Why bother getting credit for an internship?
• If you register, you are protected by the university’s liability insurance (one million dollars per “occurrence”). • The main university document showing you did an internship is a transcript with ELang 399R on it. We strongly recommend that you sign up for at least one credit so that you will have this official record. When should I start doing internships? Ideally, you should plan your editing minor so that you are ready for an internship in your junior year. Many entry-level editing positions require a year or more of experience. If you do two years of part-time internships, you can meet that requirement. Will I be paid during my internship? Some but not all internships are paid. An intern may do an internship for credit only. However, some sites will hire an intern after a semester of working for credit alone. Can editing a book for someone count as an internship? All internships require a qualified supervisor who can help you strengthen current skills and develop new ones. You c
