Editing and copy editing are the processes by which copy editors help writers improve their writing, so their stories are as clear and well presented as possible. The Editing Workshop is a lab course that teaches, through practice, the fundamentals of editing and copy editing, whether for newspapers or magazines.
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graphic. Thank you and happy copy editing!