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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The duty of a professional copy editor is to improve the efficacy of any written piece of article. It is the editor's responsibility to ensure that written information is clear, precise, engaging, and accurate. The Copy-editing online course is intended to prepare candidates for this responsibility.

Publishing is a huge industry across the globe. According to the Publisher’s Association of South Africa, the publishing industry of South Africa generated revenue of 3.1 Billion Rand only between April month of 2017 and March month of 2018. The Copy-editing training is guided by an industry specialist who teaches to apply complicated grammatical principles, reorganize writing for smoother flow and make corrections by proofreading.

The Copy-editing Syllabus covers various book formatting, author collaboration, and fact-reading techniques. The program develops the ability of candidates to critically examine written content and also helps in the advancement of understanding about the process of book publication. Candidates will gain the basic to advanced knowledge of copy editing techniques and practices for becoming an invaluable asset to any firm that deals with words.

The Highlights

Online learning
Shareable certificate
Course provider Getsmarter
Self-paced learning
University of Cape Town offering
7-10 hours per week
10 weeks duration
Downloadable resources
Split option of payment
Projects and assessments

Programme Offerings

online learning
quizzes
Self-paced learning
Offline resources
Infographics
video lectures
Live polls
Case Studies

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	UCT Cape Town

Fee type	Fee amount in INR
Copy-editing fees	Rs. 59,572

The Copy-editing fees are Rs. 59,572 . Applicants must submit the fee in one lump sum at the time of admission or they have an option to partially pay the fee in 3 installments. If the applicant chooses the partial payment option, they will have to pay a 3% extra amount as an admin fee. The payment can be made with the help of a credit/debit card and EFT/bank transfer.

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Copy-editing certification from Africa’s leading institution, the University of Cape Town, candidates must submit all the projects, assignments, participate in the case study and classroom activities, submit polls, quizzes and fulfill the minimum attendance requirement. Candidates are generally assessed with the help of submitted projects and various types of knowledge tests conducted within the course duration. Candidates also have to meet all the requirements mentioned in the coursebook to get qualified for certification.

What you will learn

Writing skillsEditing skills

Upon completing the Copy-editing course for beginners, Students will learn how to evaluate and criticize the fundamental structure of paperwork, scripts, and academic papers. Candidates will also learn how to recognize and correct grammatical mistakes, punctuation errors and spelling mistakes, and format errors in the written content. Learners will get a comprehension of the various components of a book as well as the tools required to prepare a script for publishing.

Who it is for

Content WriterJournalistReporter

Anybody looking for a new firm copyediting foundation skills as well as a better command of the English language, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
Aspiring and experienced content writers, reporters, journalists, copy editors, authors, proofreaders, and book publishers will be benefited by joining the course.
Individuals seeking to acquire a diversified skill set relevant to every stage of their career growth.

Admission Details

To get admission to the Copy-editing tutorial from the University of Cape Town, Candidates must follow the step-by-step guide:

Step 1. Follow the given URL to visit copyediting official course page

(https://www.getsmarter.com/products/uct-copy-editing-online-short-course)

Step 2. To begin the admission procedure, click the ‘Register Now’ button.

Step 3. Read the Terms & conditions carefully and agree to further proceed

Step 4. Make an account on the provider portal by filling in personal details

Step 5. Provide the billing as well as sponsor details if any

Step 6. Pay the fee amount through various available options and start the class

The Syllabus

Define how editing and proofreading factor into the publishing industry
Recognize the multiple roles that an editor has to play
Review the system of symbols and editing tools that are used in the editing process
Discuss the relationship between the author and editor, with its intricacies and challenges
Describe the nature of tasks that an editor has to perform
Explain the differences between house style and style sheets
Identify editing and proofreading principles in unedited paragraphs
Identify the qualities that a good editor has to maintain in their line of work

List common spelling variations in English between British and American spelling
Recognize various spelling conventions and uncommon words
Summarise the rules and guidelines for correct spelling
Apply the conventions governing abbreviations and acronyms
Identify the rules and principles of capitalisation and italicisation
Apply correct spelling conventions and consistent style to select written passages
Practice how to refer to numbers, dates, and time in writing

Outline the manifold ways in which a comma should be used
Review the correct use of full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks
Identify when to use a colon and when to use a semicolon
Summarise how quotation marks are to be used
Explain the appropriate use of apostrophes
Practice how to use the hyphen and other kinds of dashes
Choose the relevant and correct uses of punctuation in given sentences
Show the purpose of the different kinds of brackets and ellipses

Define the correct usage of nouns, when they are numbered or gendered, and when to use which case
Recognize the importance of grammar in effective writing
Explain how to make the subject correlate with the verb of the sentence
Use adjectives and adverbs, and conjunctions and prepositions, correctly
Identify the appropriate use of personal and relative pronouns
Apply parallel constructions correctly within a sentence
Apply grammatical rules correctly within a sentence
Practice how to use the many types of verbs properly
Edit passages of text and apply the correct grammar usage and style

Discuss the relationship between the editor and author
Recognize the editor's responsibilities to the various stakeholders
Outline what the editing process entails from when you receive the manuscript
Interpret the various problems that can arise during the editing process and how to navigate them effectively
Practice the different ways in which you can make suggestions and implement changes
Edit the work of authors and foster an effective working relationship with them

Explain how to use quotation marks efficiently and accurately
Review how quotations should be formatted for inclusion within the text
Identify the differences between copyright infringement and plagiarism
Choose which principles around copyright infringement and plagiarism apply in the given examples
Show how to compile a bibliography and a list of references for correct referencing

Identify the elements of a well-constructed paragraph
Review the basic elements of structured writing
Apply the correct structure and arrangement to paragraphs for the strongest logical flow
Analyze how best to structure a manuscript according to chronology or thematic considerations
Show how chapters and parts contribute to the structure of the text and meaningfully divide the content
Analyze passages of text in order to improve the overall structure and flow

Review the different facets of narration and point of view in a work of fiction
Identify the elements of editing fiction
Illustrate how characterisation and story-telling can be effectively employed
Analyze and edit an excerpt from a short story, focusing on structure, clarity, narrative voice and point of view, description, and dialogue, as well as grammatical, spelling and factual errors
Investigate the best ways to write and structure dialogue

Outline all the different types of layout errors proofreaders need to correct
Review the various tasks required of a proofreader
Show how the various proofreading symbols should be used
Evaluate the current employment landscape in terms of finding work as a freelance or an in-house editor
Analyze what a reader's report should entail as well as how to compile one
Produce error-free excerpts of text, by proofreading and applying the principles and knowledge gained from this course

Outline all the different types of layout errors proofreaders need to correct
Review the various tasks required of a proofreader
Show how the various proofreading symbols should be used
Evaluate the current employment landscape in terms of finding work as a freelance or an in-house editor
Analyze what a reader's report should entail as well as how to compile one
Produce error-free excerpts of text, by proofreading and applying the principles and knowledge gained from this course

Instructors

UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How do I become a copy editor?

By doing a copy-editing course by UCT, one can become a copy editor.

2: What are the 5 major types of editing?

Content editing, copy editing, proofreading, developmental editing, and line editing are the 5 major types of editing.

3: What are the goals of copy editing?

Copy editing goals include checking for consistency in writing style, restructuring text for readability, correcting grammar, sentence structure, and review citations.

4: What is the difference between editing and copy editing?

Editing is concerned with the meaning of written content, whereas copyediting is concerned with its technical excellence.

5: How long does it take to complete a copy editing certification course?

It takes almost 9 weeks to complete a copy editing certification course by UCT.