Copy-Editing 1 (Micro-credential)
Language & Literature
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Gain practical copy-editing skills valued in print-based and digital workplaces with this flexible, self-paced micro-credential delivered online by Whitireia and WelTec.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 10 weeks
This course requires 5 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand the role of a copy-editor
Demonstrate knowledge of a copy-editor's key responsibilities within print and digital publishing workflows.
Apply copy-editing skills and resources
Use appropriate techniques and tools to edit text for different audiences and formats, both manually and electronically.
Work with style guides
Reference and use style guides for consistency and accuracy in editing.
What You're Signing Up For
The Copy-Editing 1 (Micro-credential) teaches essential copy-editing skills applicable to print and digital publishing. The course covers the core role and responsibilities of a copy-editor, the publishing process, working with authors and stakeholders, editorial judgement, and both manual and electronic editing. It also addresses clear expression and plain language, editing te reo Māori and English texts, and formatting bibliographic citations. Designed for flexible, self-directed online study, this course enables you to develop your expertise in editing around your other commitments.
Course Content
- The copy-editor's role and responsibilities
- The publishing process
- Working with authors and stakeholders
- Editorial judgement
- Tailoring texts to a range of audiences and formats
- Copy-editing by hand
- Copy-editing electronically
- Style guides
- Principles of clear expression and plain language
- Copy-editing te reo Māori and English-language texts
- Formatting and checking accuracy of bibliographic citations
- Useful resources
What you need to know first
Open entry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Publishing
Media
Communications
Future employment opportunities might be
Copy editor
Editorial assistant
Publishing professional