Copy Editing II: Judgment Calls and Added Value
Le lundi 7 février 9 h à 16 h
Capital Hill Hotel & Suites, salle Mackenzie, 88 rue Albert, Ottawa
Formatrices : Elizabeth Macfie and Moira White
Prerequisite: EAC-NCR’s Introduction to Copy Editing seminar or equivalent knowledge.
Copy editors often find themselves needing to make editorial and process decisions—the English language allows a variety of ways to edit every text, and client needs vary from project to project. Copy editors also can offer extra value through their wide knowledge of language and content, as well as through their skill with electronic editing tools.
In this seminar, participants will practise on a variety of documents and learn tips and tricks from two experienced copy editors. Content includes when and how to make decisions on handling a document, value add-ons (such as creating a style sheet, fact checking, and formatting), and a variety of advanced techniques.
Please note: Because this hands-on seminar focuses on electronic editing, participants are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop computer equipped with MS Word 2000 or newer. Sample documents for exercises will be emailed to participants several days before the seminar.
Elizabeth Macfie has been a freelance proofreader and editor since 1997. After working as a coordinator of provincial park visitor services and then as a manager of adult education, she has chosen a career clarifying written communication. Her clients include federal government departments and agencies, book publishers, research organizations, communication companies, a university publications service, and an advertising agency. Elizabeth is an EAC-certified Proofreader and Copy Editor, a past chair of EAC’s National Capital Region branch, and past president of the Indexing Society of Canada.
Moira Rayner White entered the work world as a social worker and later moved into social policy. In both professions, she found that her organizational skills, attention to detail, and love of words were pointing her in a new direction—the world of editing. Currently a freelance editor and writer with both public and private sector clients, she has a decade of experience editing print and electronic publications. Moira is past president of EAC.
Date limite pour inscription 31 janvier 2011
Frais d'inscription (TVH incluse) : membre ACR 215 $; non membre 290 $
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