Poynter ACES Introductory Certificate in Editing - Poynter https://www.poynter.org/learning-path/poynter-aces-certificate-in-editing/ A global leader in journalism. Strengthening democracy. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:51:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.poynter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/favicon.png Poynter ACES Introductory Certificate in Editing - Poynter https://www.poynter.org/learning-path/poynter-aces-certificate-in-editing/ 32 32 Language Primer https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/language-primer/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:25:05 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=472237 One of Poynter’s all-time most popular courses, the Language Primer has been fully updated and revised for 2023. It has helped thousands and thousands of writers gain proficiency in the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation and word use in the English language.

This course can be taken independently or as part of the ACES Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Fundamentals of Editing https://www.poynter.org/shop/reporting-editing/fundamentals-of-editing/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:00:45 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=475573 Gain knowledge about the process of editing, and understand the range of skills that give text a professional polish. This fun and challenging self-directed course prepares you to think like an editor.

This course has been newly updated in 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the ACES Certificate in Editing.

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]]> The Art and Science of Editing https://www.poynter.org/shop/reporting-editing/editing/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:00:45 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=475302 Is editing an art or is it a science? In this illuminating course, you’ll learn how it’s both — and how to use your editing powers for the good of the audience and the writer.

This course has been newly updated in 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the ACES Certificate in Editing.

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This course has been newly updated in 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the ACES Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Getting It Right: Accuracy and Verification in the Digital Age https://www.poynter.org/shop/fact-checking/getting-it-right-accuracy-and-verification-in-the-digital-age/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:08:34 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=479655 Get the knowledge and tools necessary to become more accurate in what you publish in print, over the airwaves or online. You’ll learn more about how and why errors appear in your work, and gain a fundamental understanding of how to prevent them, along with the most up-to-the-minute tools for verifying information online.

This course has been newly updated in 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the ACES Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Editing Everywhere All At Once: Writing for SEO, Social, Newsletters and More https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/editing-everywhere-all-at-once/ Sat, 27 Aug 2022 20:21:08 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=485901 Learn how to craft headlines that get noticed by search engines, understand best practices for writing social media posts across platforms, get helpful tips to spruce up your newsletter, and more. This course has been newly updated in 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the ACES Certificate in Editing.

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]]> ACES Introductory Certificate in Editing — Final Assessment https://www.poynter.org/shop/reporting-editing/aces-certificate-in-editing-final-assessment/ Sat, 20 Aug 2022 19:27:56 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1042855 You’re almost there! By passing this final assessment, you’ll earn your introductory editing certificate from Poynter and ACES: The Society for Editing! 

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