Article Editing Work
Updated: Jan 23
This entry is a simple showcase of how I work as an editor in a newsletter/article setting. This article was provided to me pre-written and it was both line edited and copy edited according to AP style.
University of Notre Dame Announces Annual MLK Day Vigil to Honor Legacy of Dr. the Rev. Martin Luther King, (remove comma) Jr.
The University of Notre Dame will hold its annual Martin Luther King, (remove the comma) Jr. Day Candlelight Vigil on Monday, January (shorten to Jan.) 20, to commemorate the enduring legacy of Dr. the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the civil rights movement. The event will take place on the quad outside the Main Building and is open to all students, faculty, staff, (remove comma) and members of the Notre Dame community.
(I moved this paragraph to be 2nd to give more context to the event early on) The vigil starts Notre Dame’s annual Walk the Walk week (I think it would work better to remove “week” since “week-long” follows), a week-long series of events designed to help us consider how we — both individually and collectively — can take an active role in making Notre Dame more welcoming and inclusive.
The vigil will begin at 6:00 p.m., led Led by University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., the MLK Day vigil will begin at 6 p.m., and includes a series of student reflections, a candle-lighting ceremony and musical performances. The event aims to bring together individuals from all walks of life to honor Dr. (per “Ask the Editor” on AP Style Guide, we can refer to Dr. King as just “King” on second reference) King’s message of justice, peace and equality for all.
“Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity to remember Dr. (ok to leave in Dr. here since it's a direct quote) King’s commitment to equality and compassion for others,” Father Dowd said. “At the University of Notre Dame, we strive to uphold these values in our community everyday (adjust to "every day"), and we hope this vigil will inspire others to continue his work in their own lives.”
According to John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fisher Provost, “The MLK Day Vigil is more than just an event on our calendar; it’s an opportunity for each of us to consider what we can do to make a difference.”
For more information about the vigil or the week of events, visit walkthewalk.nd.edu.
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