This unit aims to give students a grounding in key editorial principles and skills. Students are encouraged to develop their understanding of the relationship between editor, author and reader, with a primary focus on structural editing strategies and copy-editing methods. The unit will acquaint students with the ethical responsibilities of editors, authors and publishers, particularly with regard to copyright and defamation.
The unit is also designed to assist writers to refresh their technical skills and deepen their understanding of the editing and publishing process.
