A hands-on course that teaches, through practice, the theory and techniques of news editing. Focusing on the copy editor's role in the news business, the course teaches how to scrutinize a reporter's work for both its content and its language, with an emphasis on tight writing and clarity. Lectures and discussions also explore issues of objectivity, fairness, privacy and taste, and offer a practical consideration of libel. The course includes headline writing, provides a familiarity with Associated Press news style, and a review of the content of basic news stories. Part of the Certificate of Journalism (offered online) program but is open to all.