Welcome to the program overview page for the Copyediting online training modules. Our offerings are designed to help people with good instincts become good editors, and to help good editors reinforce their skills and fill in the gaps in their knowledge.

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TRAINING MODULES

Currently available modules appear as highlighted links. Click on the module name for a full course description and to register.

Fundamentals of English grammar and syntax: Learn terminology, principles, and ways to explain principles in author-friendly language. Agreement issues are addressed as they apply to the topic of a given module. For example, pronoun-antecedent agreement is covered in the Pronouns module.

Fundamentals of punctuation and mechanics: Learn terminology, principles, and ways to explain principles in author-friendly language.

Fundamentals of copyediting: Gain the core skills necessary to perform a light copyedit to correct indisputable errors and mark formatting, both on hard copy and electronically. Learn publishing terms for the elements of books and periodicals, and how to create a style sheet. Know the protocols for dealing with authors and other editors.

Copyediting resources: Understand the differences among the main style manuals, usage guides, and dictionaries. Learn what they can tell you and how to get the most from both print and online versions.

Advanced copyediting: Gain the skills necessary to perform a medium or heavy copyedit. Smooth awkward wording and sentence structure, eliminate wordiness, cut to appropriate length, and rewrite as necessary, without violating the author's voice.

In-depth with style guides: Learn the specifics of one style in greater depth.

Specialized modules: Learn the issues unique to different types of copy.