COMM 4201 - Copy Editing

Credits: 3

This course focuses on the traditional definition of copy editing: the reading of text stories for the mechanics of grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax, the use of Associated Press, organization and style. It also emphasizes fact-checking for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and fairness in text stories and multimedia. A third focus is the editor’s thinking and decision-making process in writing headlines and captions and making assignments for text stories and multimedia elements.

Prerequisite(s): COMM 3105