EDIT506
On-Screen Editing: Getting the Most out of Microsoft Word
Paper markup is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Most clients today expect editors to mark up their changes onscreen. They also expect editors to possess more than basic word-processing skills. If you have been asked to edit onscreen but are unsure of the pitfalls and possibilities, this is the course for you.
Once you explore Word’s many features and learn some basic tricks, you will begin to see how powerful Word can be as an editor’s toolkit. You can save a lot of time, increase your efficiency, and even learn to catch more errors than you do with paper editing.
Presentations will be on both PC and Mac. Please bring your laptop to class, with Word 2007 or 2010 if you have a PC, and Word 2008 or 2011 if you have a Mac.
| Section | Sessions | Dates | Time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDIT506-VA11271 | 3 - Sat | Nov 17–Dec 1, 2012 |
12:30–4:30 pm | Van | Iva Cheung Grace Yaginuma |
$350 | Register |
This course is part of the following program(s):
What will I learn?
At the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Perform preliminary cleanup to make a document easy to work with
- Demonstrate your understanding of how files are managed through all editorial stages
- Change many of the default settings to make Microsoft Word easier to use, including keyboard shortcuts
- Merge the changes of multiple reviewers
- Build effective editorial style sheets and apply them accurately
- Prepare a clean document for a designer, with appropriate formatting and typographical considerations
- Effectively use Microsoft’s Word’s editing tools, including Track Changes, Comments, Compare Documents, Spelling and Grammar Check, Find and Replace, and the table of contents feature
- Quickly format a document by creating and using styles
- Present edits and queries to an author or client in a way that suits both your preferences
How will I learn?
You will learn concepts and skills through the following activities:
- Lectures
- Demonstrations
- In-class exercises
How will I be evaluated?
Your grade will be based on your participation in class activities, as well as your assignments.
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide notes, links to online required reading, and a list of additional resources that interested students may consult.