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.
Course Schedule
| Session | Course Dates | Registration Deadline | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late Summer 2022 | Aug 08, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022 | Aug 07, 2022 | Open |
| Fall 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 – Dec 02, 2022 | Sep 25, 2022 | Open |
| Winter 2023 | Jan 23, 2023 – Apr 07, 2023 | Jan 22, 2023 | Open |
Late Summer 2022
- Dates: Aug 08, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022
- Deadline: Aug 07, 2022
- Status: Open
Fall 2022
- Dates: Sep 26, 2022 – Dec 02, 2022
- Deadline: Sep 25, 2022
- Status: Open
Winter 2023
- Dates: Jan 23, 2023 – Apr 07, 2023
- Deadline: Jan 22, 2023
- Status: Open
Registration will remain open until 4pm EST on the posted registration deadline date.
Application Requirements
This course is applicable to intermediate and advanced editors of English from all geographical locations. If you're looking to take an introductory editing course, we recommend WRIT 265: Editing in Academic and Professional Contexts, available through Queen's Arts and Science online.
Recommended, but not required, prerequisite: Fundamentals of Editing Standards.
Course Materials
Download the course outline [DOCX]Accommodations
Applicants who require special accommodations are asked to:
- Contact us at least 1 week prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made.
- Provide necessary documentation upon request.