Copyediting Workshop
Length and Cost
Virtual Workshops
Duration and Scheduling: Three sessions (One 1.5-hour meeting and two 1-hour meetings)
Instructor and Materials Fee: $775
Registration Fee Per Participant: $375
On-Site Workshops
Duration: One 3.5-hour session
Instructor and Materials Fee: $775
Registration Fee Per Participant: $375
Virtual Workshops During COVID-19
Currently, we are only offering virtual workshops due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To check on the status of on-site workshop options, or for any other questions, please email program director Jessica McCaughey at jessmcc
gwu [dot] edu (jessmcc[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Description
This workshop provides strategies for students to improve their writing and the writing of others at the sentence level, including editing for consistency, clarity and correctness, as well as readability and accessibility. In addition to these strategies, participants will also gain a refresher on commonly misedited grammar and punctuation issues.
Outcomes
In this workshop, participants will learn to:
- Understand the differences and key tasks involved in substantive or comprehensive editing, copyediting and proofreading
- Better implement effective editing processes that allow not just for better mechanics, but also more readable, clear and effective texts overall
- Identify common errors and issues in grammar, punctuation and clarity at the sentence level
- Utilize strategies for better error correction and proofreading
To schedule a workshop or for more information, please contact GWwritinggwu [dot] edu (GWwriting[at]gwu[dot]edu) or complete the GW Workplace Writing Inquiry Form.