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Editorial Workshop II: Intermediate Copyediting
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Online, Tues. May 21
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- Online course: Internet access required
- May 21 to Aug. 13
- $615 (EDP 845867)
Leda Ciraolo, Ph.D., has taught mythology, history and classical languages and is a published author and editor. Since 1994, she has been the owner of The Written Word®, an independent editing and writing consultation business in Oakland, Calif.
Textbook(s) for this course:
Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
Publisher: Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Edition: 11th
Publication Year: 2003
ISBN: 0877798095
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The Chicago Manual of Style
Author: University of Chicago Press Staff, eds.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Edition: 16th
Publication Year: 2010
ISBN: 0226104206
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The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications
Author: Amy Einsohn
Publisher: University of California Press
Edition: 3d
Publication Year: 2011
ISBN: 0520271564
X415 (2 semester units in Journalism)
A requirement in the Professional Sequence in EditingStudy the more complex aspects of copyediting and the fine points of editorial style that editors of book-length manuscripts must master. Practice working within the three levels of copyediting—light, medium and heavy—and learn how to edit using different style manuals. Receive practice working with codes and type specifications, photos and artwork, tables, and references and footnotes.
Prerequisite:
Editorial Workshop I: Introduction to Copyediting X405
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Sections Closed for Enrollment:
Online, Tues. Jan. 15
- Online course: Internet access required
- Jan. 15 to April 9
- $615 (EDP 846592)
Linda R. Thompson, M.A., has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Washington, a teaching credential from UCLA and a master's degree in English/creative writing from San Francisco State University. Her writing and editing projects include technical editing, company newsletters, newspaper and magazine articles, brochures, children's books and a novel.
Online, Tues. Jan. 22
- Online course: Internet access required
- Jan. 22 to April 16
- $615 (EDP 846600)
Lisa Carlson, B.A., principal of Wordstream West, is a copyeditor and writer. She has edited for advertising, business, health care and marketing organizations. Carlson loves helping authors of fiction and nonfiction as a proposal writer and developmental editor. A former chair of Bay Area Editors’ Forum, she has taught at Media Alliance and facilitated writers’ groups.
Berkeley, Thurs. March 28, 6:30 pm, 10 meetings
Revised class schedule.
- 10 meetings
- March 28 to May 30: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm (revised)
- Berkeley: Room 206, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave. (revised)
- $595 (EDP 056408)
Note: Class on May 16 meets in room 210.
Lisa Carlson, B.A., principal of Wordstream West, is a copyeditor and writer. She has edited for advertising, business, health care and marketing organizations. Carlson loves helping authors of fiction and nonfiction as a proposal writer and developmental editor. A former chair of Bay Area Editors’ Forum, she has taught at Media Alliance and facilitated writers’ groups.
NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.
- Online course: Internet access required
- May 14 to Aug. 6
- $615 (EDP 845511)
Lisa Carlson, B.A., principal of Wordstream West, is a copyeditor and writer. She has edited for advertising, business, health care and marketing organizations. Carlson loves helping authors of fiction and nonfiction as a proposal writer and developmental editor. A former chair of Bay Area Editors’ Forum, she has taught at Media Alliance and facilitated writers’ groups.
