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What is the main purpose of copyediting?

To review the work of other writers and ensure it is ready to be published.

What does a copyeditor analyze in a piece?

Content and grammar.

Does a copyeditor attempt to change the author's writing style or message?

No.

What are some things a copyeditor will want to know when copyediting a piece?

<p>Who is the intended audience, what is the thesis, what are the main points, and what is the mood of the piece.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a copyeditor?

<p>To ensure the information in the essay is clearly articulated, accurate, well-organized, and follows the designated style guide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feedback does a copyeditor provide?

<p>Feedback on writing style consistency, grammatical errors, accuracy of information, correct citation of sources, clarity to the intended audience, fulfillment of intended purpose, and meeting style guide expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of changes would a copyeditor generally make when there are minor errors?

<p>Changes such as tense consistency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of changes would a copyeditor send back to the author for correction?

<p>Major changes such as inaccurate or missing information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a copyeditor strive to keep in place when copyediting?

<p>The intended audience, thesis, main points, and mood of the piece.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Examine the following quote and suggest changes that should be made as a copyeditor: ''My mom didn't let me play video games growing up, so now I do…gaming gives me a chance to just let go, blow somebody up and fight somebody from another dimension,'' said Wayne Brady.

<p>The quote should be properly punctuated and the ellipsis should be removed. Additionally, the use of contractions and informal language should be addressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some positive effects of playing video games?

<p>introduction to computer skills, educational content, development of creativity and decision-making speed, improvement in vision, promotion of physical activity, potential treatment for dyslexia, PTSD, schizophrenia, and neurodegenerative disorders, and enhancement of intelligence, social skills, and academic performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the health benefits associated with playing video games?

<p>improvement in vision, promotion of physical activity, and potential treatment for dyslexia, PTSD, schizophrenia, and neurodegenerative disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skills can children learn through computerized video games?

<p>fundamental computer skills such as using the keyboard, mouse, and printer, as well as math, reading, science, and history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do children learn to work together in video games?

<p>through playing multi-player games and realizing that mistakes help them improve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a grammatical error in the text that a copyeditor would most likely fix?

<p>The sentence 'Video gamers has better vision as they are able to detect slight variations in color and lite intensity.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the sentence 'Further, children learn to work together in multi-player games and realize that mistakes help us get better.' be rewritten to make it clearer?

<p>Further, children learn to work together in multi-player games. When children make mistakes while playing video games, they begin to realize that our mistakes help us improve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the major errors in the original text that should be addressed?

<p>awkward introduction of the quote, lack of expansion on negative effects of gaming, unfamiliarity with PTSD and neurodegenerative disorders, lack of support for the thesis in the conclusion, and lack of evidence for the conclusion in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the thesis of the text focus on?

<p>the positive and negative effects of playing video games</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct version of the sentence 'Video gamers has better vision as they are able to detect slight variations in color and lite intensity.'?

<p>Video gamers have better vision as they are able to detect slight variations in color and light intensity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do children who play video games compare to their non-gaming peers?

<p>They are more intelligent, more social, and make better grades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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