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Introduction to Editing

Course code

SKK6034.HT

old course code

SKK6034

Course title in Estonian

Toimetamise alused

Course title in English

Introduction to Editing

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

assessment

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To develop student skills in correcting and editing texts. To provide an overview and show the difference between proof-reading and editing. To develop skills for correcting and editing texts independently.

Brief description of the course

The concept of proof-reading, its tasks, possibilities, methods and limitations. Proof-reading marks, their system and groups. Editing types: difference between oral and written editing. Editing and proof-reading levels. Text analysis and assessment from the editors point of view. Editing means and methods. Editors key methods in constructing language, facts, texts and in using logic. Number, table and quotation editing. Editing marks. Usage of dictionaries and reference books during the process of editing. Work with an author.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has first theoretical and practical knowledge and skills of proof-reading and editing;
- can comment the text from the position of editor.

Teacher

Anna Gubergrits

The course is a prerequisite

Editing (SKK6035)
Editing of Different Genres Texts (SKK6036.HT)
Editing of Journalistic Texts (SKK6037.HT)

Study programmes containing that course