Editing for Publication 2

Students work and rework their own and others? manuscripts to bring them to a professional, publishable level. They outline the characteristics of simple and plain writing styles and contrast those with the features and elements of mid-style, as well as more complex and higher forms of writing. They practice the avoidance of awkward syntax, grammatical errors, inconsistent verb tenses, incorrect punctuation, and the use of archaic words and phrases. They work on critiquing manuscripts for problems relating to style, plot, characterization, description, syntax and other elements, and prepare rewrites as needed.