STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Integrates proof and copyedit marks

 II.     Develops proofreading and copyediting techniques

 III.    Identifies correct word usage

 IV.     Understands the different responsibilities from proofing through page production

 V.      Determines how to use the computer in the editing process

 VI.     Understands the editing process from assigning the article to seeing it in print

 VII.    Understands the importance of meeting deadlines

 VIII.   Determines ways to avoid hoaxes

 IX.     Understands the time difference when editing articles for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and books

 X       Uses Associated Press Style, used by most consumer publications and electronic media

 XI.     Critiques articles, using critical-thinking skills

 XII.    Evaluates articles concerning their structure and transitions

 XIII.   Creates headlines appropriate for magazines, newspapers, and newsletters

 XIV.    Understands the importance of being concise, selective, yet complete, with information overload

 XV.     Understands news judgment as it pertains to design

 XVI.    Recognizes such legalities concerning copyright, model releases, privacy and libel

 XVII.   Constructs an ethics model appropriate for the editing process

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The Copy Editor in Perspective

 II.     Copy Editing Skills  

 III.    Legal Obligations and Freedoms

 IV.     Headline Writing

 V.      Photos, Graphics and Design

 VI.     Editing for other media