- January 17, 2015
The Manitoba Editors’ Association presents a morning of discussion on scholarly editing, featuring a trio of panelists who will share their expertise.
Topics for discussion include: what differentiates scholarly from other editing? How does the peer review process work? What degree of subject-specific expertise or formal education does an academic editor require? How can one get a job or freelance contract as an academic editor? How are style guides and technology used in scholarly editing?
Panelists: Glenn Bergen – Managing Editor, University of Manitoba Press; Maureen Epp – Copyediting academic publications in humanities & social sciences; Jodi Smith – Scholarly editor in the fields of medicine & sciences
DATE: Saturday, January 17, 2015
TIME: Sign-in, same-day registration & coffee 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.; Panelists and Q & A 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Ralph Connor House – 54 West Gate, Winnipeg. Coffee, tea and muffins will be provided.
COST: Members: $30 (Students $25); Non-members: $45 (Students $30); Early-bird: Register and pay by January 11 and save $5!
TO REGISTER: Space is limited! Send an e-mail to [email protected] and send a cheque to the address below or pay by e-transfer to [email protected].
MORE INFO: http://www.manitobaeditors.ca
