Editing Essays by Others: Improving Writing Skills

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What is the main idea behind the quote by Alfred Sheinwold?

Make as many mistakes as possible to learn from them.

Others' mistakes are irrelevant to your own learning.

Only learn from your own mistakes.

Learn from others' mistakes to avoid making them yourself. (correct)

What is the role of a tailor in the given parable?

To alter the existing suit to fit the customer correctly. (correct)

To create a new outfit based on the original design.

To critique the original designer's work.

To design a new suit from scratch.

What is the primary goal of the first step in editing the work of others?

To summarize the main points.

To rewrite the piece in your own style.

To identify grammatical errors.

To determine the original intent of the author. (correct)

What questions should you ask when reviewing the piece to understand the author's intent?

Who was the intended audience? What is the thesis? What are the main points? Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the tailor and the original designer in the parable?

The tailor did not design or make the suit. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of editing the work of others?

To ensure the piece fits the original intent of the author. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding the author's intent in editing the work of others?

It enables you to make changes that align with the author's original vision. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of editing for content?

Ensuring the essay's logical flow and consistency with the thesis Signup and view all the answers

Why is editing for content more challenging than editing for mechanics?

It involves working with the original author's style and voice Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of editing for mechanics?

Correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling Signup and view all the answers

What should an editor keep in mind when reviewing the use of homonyms?

They can be correct or incorrect, depending on the context Signup and view all the answers

What is the editor's role when reviewing the order of main points in an essay?

To ensure the main points support the thesis and are in a logical order Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to successful editing for content and mechanics?

Adapting to the original author's style and voice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between editing for content and editing for mechanics?

One focuses on the essay's overall structure, while the other focuses on technical aspects Signup and view all the answers

What should an editor avoid when editing for content?

Imposing their own style and tone on the essay Signup and view all the answers

Editing Essays by Others: Improving Writing Skills

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