JRN 115 Multi-Platform Copy Editing

An introduction to copy editing that will examine the accuracy, style and format of texts and their preparation for broadcast, print or new media. The course will include copy revision techniques to preserve the author’s voice, fact-checking, proofreading, grammar and style review, headline writing and Search Engine Optimization. Students will work with the Associated Press Stylebook and will create their own editing handbook as part of their coursework.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

JRN 215

Distribution

JRN