Editing and Fact-Checking
Editing copy for accuracy, clarity, fairness and style.
JOUR-220 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Journalism
Course content
- 1The editor's roleComing
- 2Line editingComing
- 3Structure and flowComing
- 4Grammar and usageComing
- 5StyleComing
- 6Fact-checking methodsComing
- 7Checking numbersComing
- 8HeadlinesComing
- 9CaptionsComing
- 10Fairness and balanceComing
- 11Legal checksComing
- 12Editing digital storiesComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Editing copy for accuracy, clarity, fairness and style.
Part of the Arts & Social Sciences stream, typically taken in year 2.