Newspaper copy editors are considered the publication’s last line of defence because these are the people, other than the writer, to read entire text before publication. It is a complex job, which requires an understanding not just of language and grammar, but also production process, typography and design conventions. 

Copy editors need broad general knowledge for spotting factual errors; good critical thinking in order to recognize inconsistencies or vagueness, interpersonal skills for dealing with writers, other editors and designers; attention to detail and a sense of style. This workshop focuses on copy editing which includes core areas such as correction of spelling, punctuation, grammar, terminology, jargon, semantics and ensuring that the text adheres to the publisher’s style or an external style guide. Each session will have three components: a presentation, an on the spot assignment and a discussion.„ 

„„ Elements of a newspaper
„„ Insights into basic editing skills
„„ Do’s and don’ts of headline writing
„„ Editing for clarity
„„ Editing to remove common errors
„„ Editing to save space and objectivity
„„ Focus on news leads and how to sharpen them
„„ Principles of caption writing

Target group
Editors, sub-editors, copy editors, new media editors, reporters and journalists with one to three years of experience

Trainer

Sunil SaxenaSunil Saxena is an award winning media professional with over three decades of experience in Print Jurnalism, Media Education and Research, New media, Social Media and Mobile Journalism. He started his career as a print journalist and took
various Editorial positions with major newspapers. As a media educator, he has set up two media schools – Asian College of Journalism and the International Media Institute of India. Besides this, he has had two stints with The Times School of Journalism. He currently works as Professor and Dean, School of Communication, G.D.Goenka University, Gurgaon.

Venue
Ramada Bangalore
#11, Park Road, Near Indian Express,
Bangalore 560 051, India.