ENG 205, Technical Editing, prepares business and technical communicators to edit self-generated writings as well as writings prepared by others, including individual or collaborative authors.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Increase mastery of grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling.
• Know and apply appropriate copy marking symbols.
• Understand editing terminology and the role of editing in document development, publication and use.
• Know the distinctions between copy editing and comprehensive editing and be able to decide when each is warranted.
• Adapt templates and prepare and revise forms to fit specific needs.
• Analyze and implement editorial needs and changes; know when to consult with an author; and develop a productive and cooperative attitude that includes a respect for writers.
• Recognize the limits of editorial privilege. Know the assumptions and conventions of the profession.
• Learn the methods for inquiry and verification of content accuracy, and copyright compliance, and understand their importance.
• Create a "seamless" final collaborative writing project with appropriate and consistent style, tone, headings, and visual design.

Required Texts
The required textbook for this course is:

• Technical Editing, Fourth Edition. Carolyn D. Rude. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2006

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

Call before going to a campus bookstore to make sure the materials are in stock. If you don't see what you need, ask for assistance. Each bookstore has a separate section for ELI courses. Print this page and take it with you to avoid confusion.

Additional Materials
The following materials are also required for this course:

• Course Videos #l and 2 [ Video No. 1-The Theory of Technical Editing; Video No. 2-The Practice of Technical Editing] BOOKSTORE (*Alternating weeks: NVCC Cable Television 4:00-5:00 p.m. Fridays, see TV Schedule. )
• Course Syllabus MAILED with initial Course Packet.
• Course Guide POSTED ON BLACKBOARD--See Welcome Letter for URL.

Your course grade will be determined by the introductory letter, 1 project and 4 exams, according to the following points:

You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. Testing Centers will NOT let you take an exam if you bring your children.  This is an issue of liability.

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

At all Testing Centers, you will be required to show photo identification to take your examination. This may be an official driver's license, a DMV ID, or a military ID. You will also be required to provide the appropriate Exam Pass found on your course web site or in the Syllabus, and your NovaConnect ID (also called your Student Number and EmplID). To look up your NovaConnect ID before you go to the testing center, go to http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect /.

If you have received a W grade, you must have written permission from your instructor to take exams. Be sure to take this permission with you to the Testing Center to take the exam.

Proctor Request Form

Campus Learning Resource Centers

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

BY EMAIL: jbrotton@nvcc.edu
BY CAMPUS PHONE: (703) 323-3430
BY ELI PHONE: (703) 323-3347

1. Use your web browser to connect to www. nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Log on to your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to your Blackboard account.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk.