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Editorial Work Placement FAQ

How will an editorial work placement benefit me?
The Editorial Work Placement provides you with hands-on experience in the publishing field. Completing this internship offers you the following benefits:
affirm the skills you have learned in the classroom and gain confidence to embark on your new editorial career
broaden your skills and understanding of publishing
network with established editing professionals
gain concrete work experience with a recognized publication/publishing house – an ideal addition to any resumé

When can I start the placement?
Once you have achieved a B- average in the four core courses – LIBA 9294 (Copyediting), LIBA 9102 (Production Editing), LIBA 9332 (Proofreading) and LIBA 9103 (Substantive Editing) – you may apply for the placement.

I don’t have a B- average in the four core courses. What can I do to meet the requirements for the placement?
Setting the B- average requirement is our way of helping you to put your best foot forward. If you don’t meet this requirement, we suggest you repeat one or more of the core courses to broaden your expertise and make the placement more beneficial for everyone.

Can I do the placement and complete the fourth required course simultaneously?
No. If you have not completed all four required courses, you are not adequately prepared for the placement.

Do the placements run all year long (i.e., during the fall, winter and spring/summer terms)?
LIBA 9110 (Editorial Work Placement) is three months long and available during the fall, winter and spring/summer terms. However, like any Continuing Education course at George Brown College, LIBA 9110 is only offered if enough students register.

If I already have editorial experience, do I need to do a placement?
If you have two years of full-time experience with an established publication or publishing house, you may apply for a Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR). For this, you will have to create a portfolio and provide letters of reference. For more information, contact Shirin Khosravaneh at 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, or skhosrav@georgebrown.ca.

Are there placements that will suit my busy schedule?
Yes. LIBA 9110 (Editorial Work Placement) offers evening, daytime and off-site (work from home) placements. Each of the placements requires you to complete 45 hours over a three-month term.

What types of placements do you offer?
Placements vary each semester. Past placements have included:
off-site placements with Hart House (University of Toronto)
off-site placements with Faze Magazine (a Canadian publication for teens)
on-site placements with the Canadian Cancer Society
off-site placements with Easter Seals Canada
We cannot guarantee the availability of all of the placements listed above for every semester.

How are the placements assigned?
At the beginning of the term, there will be a placement orientation session at George Brown College. At this orientation, you will have the opportunity to review the applications from all of the placement mentors, which outline the requirements, expectations and schedules for each placement. You will then be asked to rank the placements in terms of preference. Placements will be assigned based on students’ grade point averages (the student with the highest GPA in the four required courses will be assigned his/her placement first). Your grades will be kept confidential in this process.

Can I find my own placement?
Absolutely. Many students have successfully chosen this route. However, you must get approval from the placement co-ordinator, Ralph Hamelmann, before you approach a prospective placement mentor. When you are close to completing your final required course, contact Ralph at rhamelmann@rogers.com; he will send you two PDFs to forward to your prospective placement. You must be sure to finalize arrangements with your placement prior to the placement orientation session.

Can I do more than one placement?
Yes. After all the placements have been delegated, if there are unclaimed placements, you may choose a second (or third) placement to broaden your experience. If you agree to two or more placements, the college expects you to complete 45 hours with each.

Have any George Brown College students been hired by their placement mentors?
Yes. A small percentage of our Editing Certificate graduates have been hired by their mentors because of their outstanding performances.

Where can I go if I have more questions?
For more information, contact the Continuing Education Liberal Studies department at 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, or email celiberal@georgebrown.ca.

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