Literature and Writing Quiz

Essays should not be overwhelmed by the quotes and ideas of your sources.

Generally, it shouldn't be more than 20%.

Varied sentence structure and avoiding an informal tone or distracting graphics.

<p>Restate the main idea without repeating it word for word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Making sure the point has been effectively, accurately, and clearly made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Content editing and then copy editing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mary Firestone has a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mary Firestone has taught English, English Composition, Advanced Composition, Contemporary World Literature, Contemporary Literature, and Creative Writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mary Firestone has taught at Ottawa University Online, Rasmussen College, Excelsior College, and Southern New Hampshire University.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of editing for content is to ensure that the writing's main points are clear, effective, and understandable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are two stages involved in the editing process: copy editing and editing for content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Editing for content is making sure that the writer has effectively, accurately, and clearly made their point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When editing for content, one should look for: an interesting opening paragraph, definitions for unclear terms, consistency with the main idea, fact-checking, citations for quotes and paraphrases.</p> Signup and view all the answers