CONT201: Copyediting Standards

Wondering whether you're working to professional copyediting standards?

Identify your strengths and gaps, learn to work to industry standards, and gain advanced knowledge and practice in copyediting with the support of an expert copyeditor.

As part of the Professional Editing Standards Certificate program, this course explores advanced topics in copyediting, including correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage; checking facts; applying editorial style; integrating visuals and non-English content; and checking for completeness.

The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) recognises Queen's University Canada's courses as quality training that will count towards CIEP membership upgrade.

Who Should Take This Course?

The course is ideal for

• editors interested in earning a Professional Editing Standards Certificate
• intermediate and advanced editors with more than 5 years of experience
• copyeditors/Writers looking to identify their strengths and areas for improvement

Delivery Method

This course is delivered asynchronously online allowing participants to engage with flexibility at their own convenience. This method provides a balance between self-paced learning and structured coursework while promoting a supportive community where participants can share experiences and ideas.

Professional Development

This course will count towards completion of the Professional Editing Standards Certificate.

Course Fees

Course fees include

• full access to comprehensive course content
• timely feedback from a subject matter expert on assignments
• shareable Badge of Completion (Queen's University)
• credit toward the Professional Editing Standards Certificate

Policies and more information

• Professional Studies Policies
• Fees, Refunds and Financial Support
• Learn more about Queen’s University, the Faculty of Education and Kingston
• Frequently Asked Questions