Chapter 4 - Writing clearly: Editing for effective writing Flashcards

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What are the 3 steps to the editing process?

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  1. Review
  2. Revise
  3. Refine
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What does the review step entail?

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  • read the document for content, organization, documentation, style & mechanics
  • read forward first to catch obvious errors, then backwards to catch mechanical errors
  • read out loud to catch errors
  • read to someone else to make sure it makes sense
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When reviewing, what do you look for in the paper?

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  1. Content: refer to outline & check to see if all required material is included, get rid of unnecessary material & ensure purpose is met
  2. Organization: ensure format is followed, appropriate headings are present and paragraphs are concise
  3. Documentation: have sources available & ensure all citations are included
  4. Style: depending on reader (formal/informal)
  5. Mechanics: look for spelling, punctuation, grammar, complete sentences, typos, etc.
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What does the revise step entail?

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  • once errors are noted, revise changes in margins (written not electronic) & use arrows if it is messy & then make changes online
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What does the refine step entail?

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  • read doc again to check that all issues are resolved & mechanics is appropriate with changes
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