ENGL 3140 - Professional and Technical Editing

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $20.00
Course Fee Purpose: The course fees will be used to upgrade and replace computer equipment such as monitors, keyboards, computers, WSU’s software packages, and new course content-specific software.
Description: Building on the knowledge of technical writing genres and the writing strengths developed in ENGL 3100, this course introduces students to copyediting, comprehensive editing, and the basics of collaborative editing and document management. Technical editing is designed to strengthen students’ writing, editing, and visual design skills through attention to detail and application of style, grammar, and usage principles. Additionally, this course focuses on hard copy and soft copy editing principles.
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2015.
Suggested Requisite(s): ENGL 3100.

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