This collection of assignments covers the range of copy editing tasks.

DOWNLOADS: Mission statement No. 1 Mission statement No. 2

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Checking facts is serious business, so here's a way to help students learn to enjoy it.

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Bring Jeopardy to the classroom: This exercise in cultural literacy is particularly engaging for undergrads.

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Beginning each class with a mini-quiz that's based on real stories - and then engaging students in a conversation about what went wrong and why - can set an inquisitive tone for the rest of the day.

DOWNLOADS: Tom Clanin's mini-editing quizzes

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That's because one of the hardest things for novice copy editors to learn is how to slow down to focus on what's in front of them.

DOWNLOADS: Speed bump exercise.pdf

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The American Copy Editors Society's collection is organized by topic, including language advice, maps, math, entertainment, obits, religion, military and weather.

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Poynter's library of resources includes tip sheets and resource links organized by topic, such as design, ethics and writing/editing.

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The API site is home to thousands of links about topics and issues in the news, as well as journalism skills and values.

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Here�s an exercise that asks students to do only one thing: ask questions.

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Everyone is their own first editor, and it can be the hardest job of all. This exercise will give your students practice editing themselves.

DOWNLOADS: An editing journal

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Examining the work of other editors can sharpen your students' skills.

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ACES was created by and for copy editors in large part to help them improve their skills and advance their careers. Training is at the heart of the organization's goals.

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