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Copyediting I

WRITING X 451.1

Learn copyediting best practices as you develop skills in this area critical to writing, editing, and publishing.

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Winter
Live Online
Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0
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What you can learn.

  • Learn common rules of grammar and style
  • Practice reading like a copyeditor to identify errors and opportunities
  • Incorporate standard copyediting notation into your work
  • Develop core skills necessary to work successfully in copyediting and publishing

About this course:

This course gives students an overview of copyediting processes involved in preparing a manuscript for editorial review or publication. Appropriate for writers of all genres and those seeking to develop professional skills in copyediting, students learn best practices for completing a document review, including common grammar rules, copyediting notation and reading like a copyeditor.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: David Seidman
404822
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

No Meeting November 27, 2025. Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Book: The Copyeditor's Handbook : A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications by Einsohn, Amy and Schwartz, Marilyn
©2019 University of California Press
ISBN 9780520286726

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PUBLIC SYLLABUS FOR THIS COURSE.

Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Sep 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Oct 2, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Oct 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Oct 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Oct 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Oct 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Nov 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Nov 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Nov 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Dec 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Wait List
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Instructor: Jeanne De Vita
404821
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Book: The Copyeditor's Handbook : A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications by Einsohn, Amy and Schwartz, Marilyn
©2019 University of California Press
ISBN 9780520286726

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PUBLIC SYLLABUS FOR THIS COURSE.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: David Seidman
405802
Fee:
$720.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Book: The Copyeditor's Handbook : A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications by Einsohn, Amy and Schwartz, Marilyn
©2019 University of California Press
ISBN 9780520286726

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PUBLIC SYLLABUS FOR THIS COURSE.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Jan 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jeanne De Vita
405801
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Book: The Copyeditor's Handbook : A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications by Einsohn, Amy and Schwartz, Marilyn
©2019 University of California Press
ISBN 9780520286726

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PUBLIC SYLLABUS FOR THIS COURSE.

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Editing and Publishing
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