CONT205: How to Copyedit
Wondering if a career in copyediting is for you? Looking to learn the basics of what a copyeditor does?
How To Copyedit will help you build the underlying concepts needed for a strong foundation in copyediting.
In this course, you will be immersed in the workflow of a copyediting job from start to finish. Using interactive activities, readings, and other resources, you will learn and apply fundamental topics in copyediting, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, editorial style, basic editing tools, statements of work, and clear, professional editing correspondence.
This course is applicable to those exploring a career in editing and/or beginning editors of English from all geographical locations.
Course Schedule
| Session | Course Dates | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 – Aug 09, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 at 4pm ET | Jun 20, 2024 at 4pm ET |
| Fall 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 at 4pm ET | Sep 26, 2024 at 4pm ET |
| Winter 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 04, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET | Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET |
Summer 2024
- Dates: Jun 24, 2024 – Aug 09, 2024
- Deadline: Jun 14, 2024 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Jun 20, 2024 at 4pm ET
Fall 2024
- Dates: Sep 30, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024
- Deadline: Sep 24, 2024 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Sep 26, 2024 at 4pm ET
Winter 2025
- Dates: Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 04, 2025
- Deadline: Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET
Application Requirements
This course has no application requirements.
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.