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Editing Fundamentals
Learn to identify and fix the most common writing errorsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Genelle Richards 6 Lessons · 21m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
In these lessons on Editing Fundamentals, you’ll explore editing techniques to apply to your writing and that of others. Another set of eyes is useful to catch potential problem areas the writer might have missed. Sometimes another editor or proofreader will find mistakes that have been overlooked when a writer has been too deep in the idea generation and assembly process to see the work through the eyes of a prospective reader. A good editing job checks for mistakes with commonly confused words such as there, their, and they’re.
Editors also check that tenses match, word choice is appropriate, and sentences are structured in a way that clearly expresses the point a writer was trying to make. In formatting, the editor looks for the way the document is structured with spacing, bullets, indents, and visual elements. Finally, the editor assesses style and tone against the intended audience and purpose of the written document. This course is designed to increase your comfort and confidence when it comes to transforming drafts into the best possible versions of their final deliverables.
What You'll Learn
- Choose words deliberately to express ideas clearly
- Identify and correct spelling, grammar, and syntax errors
- Recognize and correct formatting, style, and tone errors
- Apply editing techniques to your own writing and that of others
- Check for commonly confused words, matching tenses, and appropriate word choice
- Assess style and tone against the intended audience and purpose
Key Takeaways
- Having another set of eyes on a piece of writing helps catch problem areas the original writer may have missed.
- A good editing job checks for mistakes with commonly confused words such as there, their, and they're, and confirms that tenses match and word choice is appropriate.
- Editors check that sentences are structured to clearly express the point the writer was trying to make.
- In formatting, the editor reviews how the document is structured with spacing, bullets, indents, and visual elements.
- Editors assess style and tone against the intended audience and purpose of the written document.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
Editing Fundamentals covers editing techniques including spelling, word choice, and sentence structure; finding and correcting grammar and syntax errors; and finding and correcting style and tone errors.
What skills will I gain?
The course builds skills in editing, content editing, edit distance, film editing, proofreading, and spell checking, helping you choose words deliberately and correct spelling, grammar, syntax, formatting, style, and tone errors.
Who is this course for?
It is designed for anyone who wants to increase their comfort and confidence in transforming drafts into the best possible versions of their final deliverables, applying editing to their own writing and that of others.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons: Introduction; Spelling, Word Choice, and Sentence Structure; Finding and Correcting Grammar and Syntax Errors; Finding and Correcting Style Errors; Finding and Correcting Tone Errors; and a Test Your Knowledge section.
What will I be able to do after taking it?
After completing the course you will be able to choose words deliberately; identify and correct spelling, grammar, and syntax errors; and recognize and correct formatting, style, and tone errors.
