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Overview
What you will learn
By the end of this Editing and Proofreading course offered by University of Sydney , you should be able to:
- use structural editing to maximise the effect of any document
- employ the principles of copy editing to produce clear and compelling sentences
- set the right tone for your audience
- use headings and sub-headings to guide the reader through the structure
- correct common grammar, punctuation and spelling errors
- check that appropriate wording has been used at all times
- cut out deadwood, removing unnecessary verbiage
- edit for style, cutting out pompous language and cliches
- edit for consistency, using house styles and style guides
- use proofreading techniques to finalise copy for publication.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Focussing on the big picture and your key messages
- Avoiding waffle and getting to the point
- Assessing the content to make sure it flows logically
- Cutting out irrelevant material and filling content gaps
- Ensuring the tone is right for your audience
- Using transitional words and phrases to link paragraphs
- Using headings and sub-heads for maximum effect
- Making sure all sentences have maximum readability and impact
- Correcting grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Picking the right words to do the job
- Cutting out clichés and pompous, overly formal wording
- Getting rid of redundant words and phrases
- Avoiding business buzzwords
- Eradicating stubborn errors and inconsistencies
- Mastering proofreading techniques
- Adapting your reading style for effective proofreading
- Checking all wording against a relevant style guide
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 12 other Short Courses in Creative Writing in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Number: 0026A
- Suitable for anyone who wants to edit or proofread their own work or that of others. It is suitable for all who edit content, online or in print.
Tuition Fee
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International
700 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 700 AUD for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
700 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 700 AUD for the full programme during 1 days.
- Face-to-face: $700.00
- Online: $650.00
Living costs for Sydney
1882 - 3547 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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