JRN 5000 Editing and Proofreading

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
JRN5000110781, 2002EXTEditing and Proofreading1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA004
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100700

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Neil Lomas
Moderator: Maurice French



SYNOPSIS:

This course provides instruction in the editing and proofreading of print and on-line material. Instruction will focus on the skills in the development of material from receipt of manuscript to final proof stage. This course should be taken in conjunction with 94293: Publication Layout and Design.


OBJECTIVES:


On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  • Undertake the processes of editing and proofreading.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the processes involved in assessment of manuscript quality.

  • Analyse manuscripts in order to identify potential problems.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the processes involved in structural and copyediting.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Tasks and responsibilities of the editor
    		 10.00
    2. Overview of editing and proofreading processes
    		 10.00
    3. Issues in editing and proofreading
    		 20.00
    4. Assessment of manuscript: identification of problems
    		 20.00
    5. Proofreading
    		 10.00
    6. Structural editing
    		 15.00
    7. Copyediting
    		 15.00

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers, latest edn, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.

    The Macquarie Dictionary, latest unabridged edition.

    Flann, E. and Hill, B. 2001 The Australian Editing Handbook, Common Ground, Altona, Vic.




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    Macquarie Thesaurus, latest edition.

    Eagleson, R D, 1991 Writing in Plain English, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.

    Peters, P. 1995 The Cambridge Australian English Style Guide, Cambridge University Press, Melbourne.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Directed Study50
    Private Study40
    Project Work70


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    PROOFREADING AND PUNCTUATION999.0020.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 1)
    COPY EDITING & STRUCTURAL EDIT999.0030.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 2)
    EDITING TASK999.0050.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 3)
    NOTES:
    1.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
    2.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
    3.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. All pieces of assignments must be submitted.
    2. The final grade is based on the summative totals for all items of assessment.
    3. If assignments are submitted late and without prior extension being granted, then a 10% penalty per working day late shall apply for the first 5 working days, after which a zero grade will be awarded.