WRD 405 - EDITING ENGLISH PROSE

College of Arts & Sciences

Credit(s): 3

This course is designed for students interested in the basics of editing and publishing and offers instruction and extensive practice in editing and revising both the student’s own writing and the prose works of others. In addition to learning techniques of revision, verification of sources, and preparation of manuscripts, students will be expected to learn about the editing profession generally and to follow trends in editing and publishing. Not for students with writing deficiencies. Does not fulfill ENG Major 400-level course requirement. Provides ENG Major Elective credit and ENG Minor credit.

Prereq: WRD 301, or WRD 306, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ENG 405