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 PROGRAM OVERVIEWWelcome to the program overview page for the Copyediting online training modules. Our offerings are designed to help people with good instincts become good editors, and to help good editors reinforce their skills and fill in the gaps in their knowledge. The years 2008 and 2009 are developmental ones for our program, with modules being beta-tested and then going live at a rate of at least one per month. This page presents an outline of the program plan. The following is a list of our training categories. Click on a category to go directly to the listing of modules in that category.
ABOUT CERTIFICATION We will offer three levels of certification: module-level (upon completion of each module); subject-level (upon completion of a set of subject-specific modules); and full certification (upon completion of a copyediting certification program). Available now: Complete any number of modules you wish, as and when you need them. Each completed qualifying module can count toward eventual certification. You don’t need to take the modules in a particular order or commit to the full certification program up frontAvailable by the end of 2008: Complete a set of modules within a subject area (e.g., grammar, punctuation, resources). Copyediting will certify your completion of training in each specialty area. Sets of modules will be developed to support the plan to offer full certification in 2009. Available by the end of 2009: Complete the modules required for professional copyediting certification. The certificate program will prepare you to work on copy for magazines, journals, and books, and in corporate communications. TRAINING MODULES Currently available modules appear in ORANGE type. Click on the module name for a full course description and to REGISTER. Fundamentals of English grammar and syntax: Learn terminology, principles, and ways to explain principles in author-friendly language. Agreement issues are addressed as they apply to the topic of a given module. For example, pronoun-antecedent agreement is covered in the Pronouns module.
Fundamentals of punctuation and mechanics: Learn terminology, principles, and ways to explain principles in author-friendly language.
Fundamentals of copyediting: Gain the core skills necessary to perform a light copyedit to correct indisputable errors and mark formatting, both on hard copy and electronically. Learn publishing terms for the elements of books and periodicals, and how to create a style sheet. Know the protocols for dealing with authors and other editors.
Copyediting resources: Understand the differences among the main style manuals, usage guides, and dictionaries. Learn what they can tell you and how to get the most from both print and online versions.
Advanced copyediting: Gain the skills necessary to perform a medium or heavy copyedit. Smooth awkward wording and sentence structure, eliminate wordiness, cut to appropriate length, and rewrite as necessary, without violating the author's voice.
In-depth with style guides: Learn the specifics of one style in greater depth.
Specialized modules: Learn the issues unique to different types of copy.
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