PUB5002

Authorship, editing and text

Nick Walker

8 or 12 points
* One 2-hour seminar per week
* First semester
* City

Objectives This subject should enable students to develop an understanding of the practical principles of publishing, and of the key dimensions of professional skill inherent in the editing and preparation of texts for publication. Students will gain an understanding of how text preparation can differ for the various forms of publishing, eg journals, magazines and scholarly publishing. This subject aims to develop understanding and competence in a branch of professional editing or editorial management.

Synopsis as for PUB4002

Assessment (8 points) Practical exercises: 20%
* Two assignments (2000 words each): 50%
* Class participation and presentation: 10%
* Examination (1 hour): 20%
Assessment (12 points) Special project exercise (3000 words): 25%
* Two assignments (2000 words each): 40%
* Class paper (1500 words): 15%
* Examination (1 hour): 20%

Preliminary reading

As for PUB4002