Poynter ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing Archives - Poynter https://www.poynter.org/learning-path/poynter-aces-intermediate-certificate/ A global leader in journalism. Strengthening democracy. Thu, 02 May 2024 16:15:59 +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 Intermediate Certificate in Editing Archives - Poynter https://www.poynter.org/learning-path/poynter-aces-intermediate-certificate/ 32 32 Editing Tools: How to Use Roy Peter Clark’s ‘Writing Tools’ as an Editor https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/editing-tools-how-to-use-roy-peter-clarks-writing-tools-as-an-editor/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:09:37 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1073038 Over more than 40 years, Poynter faculty and “America’s Writing Coach” Roy Peter Clark has led countless writing lessons and helped tens of thousands of students. His book “Writing Tools” has sold more than 250,000 copies. In this course, Poynter assistant editor Kayla Randall breaks down some of Clark's most memorable lessons and demonstrates how editors can harness their power to improve communications, messaging and even management. This course was updated in November 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Tech Tools for Editors: Efficiency, Organization and Visual Verification https://www.poynter.org/shop/reporting-editing/tech-tools-for-editors-efficiency-organization-and-visual-verification/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:08:50 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1080042 This two-part course taught by leading experts features the latest tools and techniques to keep editors organized and efficient, while also giving them a crash course in verifying visuals online. This course was updated in November 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Working with Writers: How Editors Can Improve Words, Author Relationships and the World https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/working-with-writers-how-editors-can-improve-words-author-relationships-and-the-world/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:07:21 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1073023 Treat yourself to a cozy, personal session from one of the nation’s most renowned writing coaches and editors — Steve Padilla of the Los Angeles Times. Learn his top tricks for editors when it comes to establishing a trusting relationship with writers, working with them effectively to improve copy for readers, and keeping the polish on all the writing you come across as an editor. This course was updated in November 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Grammar Deep Dive: Getting Below the Surface of our Language https://www.poynter.org/shop/reporting-editing/grammar-deep-dive-getting-below-the-surface-of-our-language/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:06:25 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1073057 The inner workings of grammar don't have to be a mystery. Grammar Deep Dive delves into the mechanics of English to demystify some of its more advanced concepts. This course was updated in November 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Ethics for Editors: How to Manage and Advise on Ethical Issues https://www.poynter.org/shop/ethics/ethics-for-editors/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:05:06 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1078782 This 90-minute, self-directed course will give you an elevated view of the ethics involved in editing, from providing managerial guidance for writers to spotting and solving sticky situations in communications. This course was updated in November 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Legal Issues for Editors: What You Need to Know about Libel, Privacy and Copyright https://www.poynter.org/shop/reporting-editing/legal-issues-for-editors/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:05:02 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1075445 This self-directed course will help you understand some of the most frequent legal issues that editors might face — libel, privacy and copyright — and give you a practical look at how to spot and minimize risk in all three areas. This course was updated in November 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Editing Data: Training Your Word Brain to Embrace Math https://www.poynter.org/shop/reporting-editing/editing-data/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:01:17 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1080360 This course teaches editors to get more comfortable with numeracy — to accept numbers, math, and data as important parts of the stories we help tell, and train ourselves to suss out problem spots and questions instead of shutting down when we see data. This course was updated in November 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing.

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]]> ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing — Final Assessment https://www.poynter.org/shop/reporting-editing/aces-intermediate-certificate-in-editing-final-assessment/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1080314

You’re almost there! By passing this final assessment, you’ll earn your intermediate editing certificate from Poynter and ACES: The Society for Editing.

Please note: If you’ve stumbled on this final assessment while looking for the ACES homepage, please go here.

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