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CERTIFICATE Use this course to earn a certificate in Copy Editing.

PRICE
$385 (or $360 for AvantGuild members)

DETAILS

Learn how to easily spot and fix problems as they exist in your professional and personal writing.

By generating in-class writing samples and editing them, you'll learn how to proofread and edit your own work. We'll also study advanced proofreading techniques and learn how to develop checklists that ensure your work is error free, every time.

In class, you will learn how to:

  • Identify and replace weak verbs
  • Eliminate unnecessary wordiness at the sentence level
  • Write graceful comparisons
  • Understand nominalizations and how to root them out
  • Avoid the passive voice
By the end of class, you will have:
The ability to unpack grammar issues at the sentence level.

Admission Requirements:
This class is designed for students who have completed Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning or have proven writing and editing experience. Please apply with a letter of interest outlining your work experience.

The online classroom has several components:
  • Lessons: Learn new skills through written lessons
  • Discussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video
  • Assignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback
  • Forums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions

]]> http://www.mediabistro.com/Grammar-Advanced-crs7932.html?c=rss http://www.mediabistro.com/Grammar-Advanced-crs7932.html?c=rss 4 sessions Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:07:47 EDT