ENG 416 - Technical Editing & Document Design

Focuses on print and online editing, including the use of traditional proofreading marks and online techniques, document layout and design, principles of copywriting, and the study of style manuals. Follows two lines of study: one of editing / text crunching practices and one of print document design principles and practices related to the editing of documents. The cornerstone of the course is producing a newsletter or other document for a client.

General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

Prerequisites: ENG 317 or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3