Sarah Keenan
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Relevant Editing Coursework
Dight 230 – Intro to Print Publishing
Learned the basics of graphic design theory and layout, as well as their place in the publications process
Learned how to use Adobe products, such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Completed Fall 2016
Grade: A
ELang 322 – Modern American Usage
Learned the current conventions and effective use of American English
Completed Winter 2016
Grade: A
Now working as a teaching assistant (April 2016-present)
ELang 325 – Grammar of English
Reviewed rules and application of English grammar
Completed Winter 2016
Grade: A
ELang 350 – Basic Editing Skills
Learned about editing theory and practice, emphasizing copyediting and basic line editing
Reviewed all the material in the Chicago Manual of Style
Completed Spring 2016
Grade: A
ELang 410R – Genre & Substantive Editing
Learned the basics of substantive editing with an emphasis in magazine editing
Completed Fall 2016
Grade: A
ELang 430R – Editing for Publication
Learning copyediting and substantive editing skills through hands-on work with an actual online publication,
Mormon Insights
The BYU editing capstone
Position on staff: Managing Editor
Currently Taking: Winter 2017
Current Grade: A
Relevant Writing Coursework
ENGL 295 – Writing Literary Criticism
Learned how to address an academic audience, support arguments, and engage effectively in critical conversations about literature
Completed Winter 2015
Grade: A
ENGL 324 – Writing with Style
Developed stylistic competency and range in nonfiction writing, especially at the sentence and paragraph levels
Completed Winter 2016
Grade: A
ENGL 382 – Shakespeare
Took part in extensive reading of and discussion on Shakespeare's plays, including his comedies, tragedies, romances, and history plays
Wrote one 12-page essay, and four short essays
Completed Fall 2015
Grade: A
ENGL 451 – Literary Theory 1: Critical Tradition
Did a historical survey of critical theories from Plato to modern scholars
Wrote four 6-page+ papers on critical theory
Completed Fall 2016
Grade: A
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