Copyediting Basics 101 Skill Builder Pro*
Business Writing Skills Training/Express
Are you interested in copyediting?
Learn the basics in this group training class.
Are you interested in copyediting? Is it like proofreading? What do copyeditors do? Well, if any of these questions have crossed your mind, this class is for you! Practically speaking, the job of the copyeditor is much more detailed and specialized than a proofreader. However, it helps to have a basic knowledge of proofreading, because all of those skills transfer to copyediting.
The online course, "Copyediting Basics 101 Skill Builder Pro" is informational and practical. Before spending resources pursuing copyediting for freelance or full-time employment opportunities, this class will help you decide whether or not this skill and profession is a good fit for you.
By the end of this course, you will:- Understand the duties, workflow, and skill requirements for copyediting.
- Practice the Associated Press (AP) usage style.
What's Inside
Business professionals or employees taking this class for training purposes have pre-determined days of access to complete the course and receive certificates, in accordance with group enrollment procedures. The instructor retains all copyright ownership for all of the materials presented in this course. Any resources not directly written by the instructor are duly noted and properly cited. Students are expected to abide by fair use laws when printing course materials. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.
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Video Lessons
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Quizzes
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Bonus eBook
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Duration: 1 year (from the first day you enter the class)
Course Curriculum
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Video: Copyediting vs. Copy editing
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Slides: Copyediting vs. Copy editing
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About this Quiz
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Quiz: Copyediting Intro
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Video: Job of the Copyeditor
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Slides: Job of the Copyeditor
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Text: Real-life Example
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Video: The Copyeditor Toolkit
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Slides: The Copyeditor Toolkit
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DQ: Assignment
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Video: Copyeditor Grammar
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Slides: Copyeditor Grammar
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Quiz: Copyeditor Grammar
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Video: Using Style Guides
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Slides: Using Style Guides
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Quiz: Using Style Guides
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About this course
- 30 lessons
- 1 hour of video content
Social Proof: Reviews
MD Review of AP Style Copyediting 101
Margot Demus
Miss Hampton is a wonderful instructor, and the course is informative, helpful, and easeful!
Miss Hampton is a wonderful instructor, and the course is informative, helpful, and easeful!
Read LessA helpful guide to communications and writing
Mackenzie Kwok
This was a useful overview of grammar basics for AP style, as well as a helpful course for orienting new workers to copyediting.
This was a useful overview of grammar basics for AP style, as well as a helpful course for orienting new workers to copyediting.
Read LessYour Instructor
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”--Albert Einstein
(Dr.) Ashan R. Hampton
Director/Instructor
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Ashan R. Hampton is currently the Distance Education Coordinator for Arkansas Adult Education after serving as an English instructor in higher education for several years. Ashan proudly cherishes the distinction of being the first Black female graduate of the Donaghey Scholars Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, under the direction of Dr. C. Earl Ramsey, Emeritus. As of August 2024, Ashan is working toward her Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Adult Education through Capella University while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Outside of academics, Ashan worked for short stints as a technical writer, website designer, digital content coordinator, proofreader, and legal editor. She is also a published author with multiple books on a variety of writing topics, now available on Amazon, Lulu, and other popular booksellers. All book titles and ordering information are posted on her website at: www.arhampton.com.
