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Grammar for Editors

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WRITING X 452.4E

Get a good foundation in English grammar in this course designed for students who want to work in editing or who want to bring sharper skills to their own writing.

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Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00

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What you can learn.

Learn the basics of standard English grammar, including punctuation and parts of speech
Get insight into the way changing social mores affect grammar and language use
Participate in lectures, discussions, and exercises that help you apply your learning in real life contexts
Learn how editorial roles like copyeditors and developmental editors use grammar in their work

About This Course

This specialized course for editors provides students with a comprehensive overview of grammar to establish an effective foundational structure. Appropriate for those who want to become editors or seek to write for a living, this course provides innovative activities; in-depth discussions; and engaging videos on topics about punctuation, parts of speech, wordiness, parallel structure and slang diction. During the ten weeks of this course we discuss the changing design of language to include new pronoun use, identity and overall sensitivity to all cultures while holding a firm line to established grammatical style essential for editors. By the end of the course, the students are able to edit documents using the most current considerations around contemporary language use.

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Clifford Brooks
REG#
407659
Fee:
$820.00
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Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Economical Writing: Thirty-Five Rules for Clear and Persuasive Prose by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN 9780226448077

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Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Clifford Brooks
REG#
408699
Fee:
$820.00
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Updating...
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required. 

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Economical Writing: Thirty-Five Rules for Clear and Persuasive Prose by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN 9780226448077

This course applies toward the following programs

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Editing and Publishing

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Editing and Publishing

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Get hands-on training for a career in editing, communication, or book and document production.

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