Copy editing is nothing new to me. My first real experience with editing someone else's work came during the 2009 spring semester in my Advanced Editing & Design class. During every class period, Professor Andrick would have us look over at least one manuscript from the JMC301 class. At first I was slightly hesitant to mark up someone else's hard work, but that went by the wayside rather quickly. After the first few weeks I was making the 301 student's copy bleed with red ink and my hesitation was gone forever. By the end of the semester I really had to watch myself to keep from completely rewriting the copy.
Following the spring semester I began work as the Managing Editor of Marshall University's daily student newspaper, The Parthenon. Once I starting working in this position I was editing five or six articles every Wednesday. This was a major factor in developing my copy editing skills. The repetition of editing papers was what really got me familiar with AP style and proper grammar. I have found that most people hate busy work, but I think that the repetition is really what has helped me get better.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Marshall relies on freshman players
The future of Marshall University football could likely fall into the hands of two freshman players. A.J. Graham, Mr. Florida Player of the Year, is a high-profile recruit who chose to attend Marshall over Clemson, Illinois and Kansas State. Graham, who is referred to as a dual-threat quarterback, is likely to redshirt this season, but is looking forward to working with a new group of receivers. Two of which are also true freshmen.
Another Marshall football freshman that is receiving attention is linebacker Quanthony Fletcher. Unlike Graham, the 6-foot-1, 245-pound Fletcher, is looking to leave the redshirt behind and receive playing time in the 2009 season. According to The Herald-Dispatch, Fletcher said things were going good so far and he is ready to step up and play his part in the event the coach needs him.
Marshall starts their football season on Sept. 5 against Southern Illinois at home. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m.
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For further reading:
Freshman linebacker looking for playing time in first year
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1562580290/Freshman-linebacker-looking-for-playing-time-in-first-year
Graham settling in at Marshall
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1886685342/Graham-settling-in-at-Marshall
The nuclear rights of Iran
The United States and its allies have embarked on a war of words with Iran over the country's disputed nuclear program. There is a belief among countries such as the United States, Germany, Britain and France that Iran could be using nuclear technology to create weapons. Iranian officials say that they are only using the technology to generate electricity. This claim has not stopped other countries from speaking out against the prospect of an Iranian atomic bomb. Israel, a country that could possibly own the only atomic arsenal in the Middle East, has also shown concern regarding the consequences of a possible Iranian bomb. A fourth round of U.N. sanctions against Iran will be considered if they do not accept nuclear program negotiations. These potential sanctions are not likely to curtail Iran's nuclear progress due to the fact that they have continually disregarded the threat of sanctions. According to The Washington Post, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi has responded by saying that Iran will seriously defend its nuclear rights.
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