Writing and Editing: Revising Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Revision Foundations
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Difference between editing and revising
- Macro and micro revision approaches
- Creating personalized revision checklists
- Document diagnostics exercises
Module 2: Structural Revising
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Organizing content for logical flow
- Evaluating argument structure and coherence
- Assessing strength and placement of evidence
- Using outline-revision mapping techniques
Module 3: Stylistic Refinement
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Strategies for improving concision
- Converting passive to active voice
- Enhancing sentence rhythm and readability
- Before-and-after sentence makeovers
Module 4: Final Polishing
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Proofreading for grammar and punctuation
- Ensuring formatting consistency
- Conducting reader testing and feedback analysis
- Participating in peer review workshops
Module 5: Collaborative Editing Processes
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Understanding roles in collaborative editing
- Applying style consistency across revisions
- Responding to editorial feedback professionally
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 8 hours
- Submit an original draft for revision
- Apply all revision techniques learned
- Submit final polished document with revision notes
Prerequisites
- Basic proficiency in English writing
- Access to a draft writing sample
- Familiarity with common word processing tools
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Apply professional revision strategies to improve clarity and impact
- Restructure documents for better organization and argument flow
- Refine writing at the sentence level for concision and style
- Adapt content effectively for different audiences
- Conduct thorough final proofreading and peer review