In this two-part, two-hour self-directed course, experts Alan Henry and Gerri Berendzen offer their guidance on two issues increasingly facing editors — how to be technically proficient and organized, and how to wade through the complex world of visual mis- and disinformation.
Through a series of readings, videos and tutorials, these instructors walk you through the latest technical gadgetry and show you which to use to make yourself a better editor.
Henry, the special projects editor at WIRED and author of “Seen, Heard, and Paid,” offers his favorite efficiency and organizational tools, from the best apps for to-do lists to building a diverse database of freelancers to using Slack to its fullest potential.
Berendzen, a professional copy editor for more than 25 years and a professor at the University of Kansas, shares her savvy at using tools to help you do reverse image searches, examine photo layers and suss out repurposed images.
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General information
This is a self-directed course; you may work through it at your own pace. It should take about 1-2 hours to finish.
This course consists of a series of videos, text lessons, and pop-up activities that test your knowledge. Activities within the course have right and wrong answers, but these activities are for practice only and will not impact your completion of the course.
To complete each course, you must pass a test at the end that consists of 10 questions. You will have 20 minutes to complete each course test once they have begun. You must answer at least eight of the 10 questions correctly to gain a score of 80% or higher to pass the course and get credit toward the certificate.
You are allowed three attempts to pass the evaluation at the end of each course.
If you are still unable to pass the evaluation with an 80% or better after three attempts, please contact our customer service department at info@poynter.org.
This course is part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing, though it can be taken on its own, independently of the certificate. The certificate consists of seven courses, seven end-of-course tests and an overall final assessment covering material from all seven courses.
To earn the Intermediate Certificate, you must pass a final assessment at the end of all seven courses.
The certificate’s final assessment consists of 30 questions drawn from material throughout all seven courses. You will have one hour to complete this final certificate assessment and three chances to pass with an 80% or better.
If you are still unable to pass the final assessment with an 80% or better after three attempts, please contact our customer service department at info@poynter.org.
We recommend that before starting the Intermediate Certificate, you first complete the Poynter/ACEs Introductory Editing Certificate, though it is not a prerequisite.
Questions?
If you need assistance, email us at info@poynter.org.
