Editing and Publishing
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
COMM 2009
Undergraduate
No
010340
4.5
No
School of Creative Industries
To develop students' skills and knowledge required for the close editing of a wide range of manuscripts and to prepare manuscripts for the appropriate method of publication.
Students will acquire skills in the close editing of a wide range of texts, and also knowledge about the changing theoretical and practical approach to graphic design and publication as a result of changes in technology, and current issues in copyright. They will be mentored and encouraged to 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 be able to maintain future professional development.
rev by Snooks & Co 2002, Style manual: for authors, editors and printers (Seminal), 6th, John Wiley & Sons, Australia
Flann, E & Hill, B 2004, The Australian editing handbook (Seminal), 2nd, John Wiley & Sons, Australia
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
COMM 1051 | Professional and Technical Writing: An Introduction |
The listed prerequisite or by negotiation with the Course Coordinator.
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
Workshop | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY | |||
Workshop | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, M2 EDUCATION (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD | |||
Workshop | 2 hours x 10 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Open book editing test, Portfolio, Project
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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