Editing and Publishing

Course aim

To develop advanced skills and knowledge required for the close editing of a wide range of manuscripts and to prepare manuscripts for the appropriate method of publication.

Course content

Close editing of a wide range of texts; the changing theoretical and practical approach to graphic design and publication as a result of changes in technology; current issues in copyright; establish contact with the networks operating in the field, eg the Society of Editors, the Australian Society for Technical Communication, the Macquarie Style Council, to maintain future professional development.

Textbook(s)

Editors and Printers 2002, Style Manual. For Authorrs, 6th, Snooks & Co, John Wiley & Sons, Australia

Flann, E and Hill, B 2004, The Australian editing handbook, 2nd, John Wiley & Sons, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 1051	Professional and Technical Writing: An Introduction

The listed prerequisite or by negotiation with the Course Coordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Folio (range of writing, editing, production), Open book editing test, Word project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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