Copy Editing

About Copy Editing

The act of modifying written content to make it more readable and well-written while also checking for grammatical and factual problems is known as copy editing.

Copy editing has gained immense popularity across the globe resulting in huge demand for certified professionals.

Why is Copy Editing important?

Making ensuring a piece of writing is exact, clear, and correct is known as copy editing. It is the process that prepares a manuscript for publication. Specifically, it entails most or all of the following, depending on the publication: examining the data (names, dates, times, places, past events, etc.). It:

• Improves exactness
• The decision of the right words
  
• Accelerates publishing
• Reduce rejections
• Consistent abbreviations
• Integrity and confidence

Copy editing certified professionals, executives and managers are in high demand in companies across the globe.

Who should take the Copy Editing Exam?

• New and experienced copyeditors
• Graduates
• Those with good grammar skills
• Anyone with fluency in English and who wants to start career in copy editing.

Knowledge and Skills required for the Copy Editing

Specific skills are needed to excel in career of copy editing which includes analytical bent of mind and quick learning skills.

Copy Editing Practice Exam Objectives

Copy Editing exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in language grammar and usage.

Copy Editing Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Copy Editing exam. Candidates who are well versed  in language grammar and usage can easily clear the exam.

Copy Editing Certification Course Outline

1. Introduction to Using Microsoft Word
2. Create Shortcuts to Change Views
3. Introduction to Improving Consistency and Quality
4. Use Word Add-ins from The Editorium
5. Comparing WordRake and Grammarly
6. Learn about Other Word Add-ins
7. Improve Your Style Sheets
8. Use Checklists to Improve Consistency
9. Track Your Time More Accurately
10. Maintain Focus for Longer Periods
11. Increase Efficiency with Typing Expanders and Window Managers
12. Introduction to Working with Files
13. Transfer Files Confidentially to Clients
14. Back-Up Your Files
15. Count Words in Files and Folders
16. Introduction to Online Resources
17. Access Online Style Guides and Dictionaries

Exam Format and Information

Certification name – Certificate in Copy Editing
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199