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According to Odell, Vacca & Hobbs (2001), what is the initial focus when evaluating a draft?
According to Odell, Vacca & Hobbs (2001), what is the initial focus when evaluating a draft?
- Verifying correct citation formats and sources.
- Analyzing the content, organization, and style. (correct)
- Checking for grammatical errors and typos.
- Assessing the overall style and tone of the writing.
Which revision strategy involves replacing overused expressions with more precise language?
Which revision strategy involves replacing overused expressions with more precise language?
- Adding
- Deleting
- Replacing (correct)
- Elaborating
Why is reading a draft aloud during proofreading recommended?
Why is reading a draft aloud during proofreading recommended?
- To enhance the rhythm and flow of the sentences.
- To increase reading speed and comprehension.
- To identify areas where additional content is needed.
- To catch inconsistencies that the eyes might miss. (correct)
What should a writer primarily focus on during the proofreading stage?
What should a writer primarily focus on during the proofreading stage?
Which of the following strategies is LEAST likely to improve the content and organization of a draft?
Which of the following strategies is LEAST likely to improve the content and organization of a draft?
Why is it beneficial to have a peer review your draft?
Why is it beneficial to have a peer review your draft?
In the context of revising a draft, what does 'elaboration' primarily involve?
In the context of revising a draft, what does 'elaboration' primarily involve?
During revision for style, what is the primary reason for varying sentence length and beginnings?
During revision for style, what is the primary reason for varying sentence length and beginnings?
What is the purpose of including connecting words and phrases (e.g., 'moreover', 'however') during revision?
What is the purpose of including connecting words and phrases (e.g., 'moreover', 'however') during revision?
What is the potential outcome of tolerating repetition and wordiness in your sentences?
What is the potential outcome of tolerating repetition and wordiness in your sentences?
Flashcards
Steps for Revising a Draft
Steps for Revising a Draft
Evaluate your draft, revise to improve content, organization and style, and proofread the final draft.
Evaluating Your Draft
Evaluating Your Draft
Read your work multiple times, focusing on content, organization, and style.
Adding to Improve Content
Adding to Improve Content
Adding details, examples, and sensory language, and connecting words to improve the draft.
Deleting for Clarity
Deleting for Clarity
Removing repetition, wordiness, and irrelevant information to sharpen the focus.
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Replacing for Precision
Replacing for Precision
Replacing vague words with precise language using a dictionary and thesaurus.
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Rearranging for Flow
Rearranging for Flow
Moving sentences to improve the logical flow between sentences in a paragraph.
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Elaborating Ideas
Elaborating Ideas
Adding details, facts, examples, illustrations, sensory images, quotations, or anecdotes to adequately support main ideas.
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Improving Writing Style
Improving Writing Style
Remove informal language. Use active voice. Vary sentence length and beginnings. Combine sentences.
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Proofreading
Proofreading
Thoroughly review the final draft to correct errors and ensure conventions of the written language are followed.
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- Revision is crucial after drafting to refine and improve writing.
- Revision involves careful evaluation and diligent effort to enhance the draft.
Revising Steps
- Evaluate the draft to identify strengths and weaknesses, reading at least three times focusing on content, organization, and style.
- Peer feedback can provide honest assessment of the draft.
- Revise the content and organization after evaluating the draft's strengths and weaknesses.
- Peer collaboration is beneficial for identifying areas of improvement and suggesting changes.
Strategies to Improve Draft Content and Organization
- Add sensory details, facts, examples, and illustrations to enrich the writing.
- Include connecting words and phrases to clarify relationships between ideas.
- Delete repetition and wordiness to maintain clarity.
- Remove words, phrases, or sentences not contributing to the main idea to avoid vagueness.
- Replace clichés and vague language with precise language, using a dictionary and thesaurus.
- Rearrange ideas for logical flow, moving misplaced content to appropriate paragraphs.
- Elaborate main ideas with details, facts, examples, illustrations, images, quotations, or anecdotes.
- Revise the draft's style by eliminating slang, clichés, and worn-out verbs.
- Increase use of active voice.
- Vary sentence length and beginnings.
- Combine sentences for variety and complexity.
- Proofread the final draft to correct errors, requiring thorough concentration.
- Read the draft multiple times, including aloud, to catch inconsistencies.
- Use a dictionary for uncertain spellings.
- Ensure the final draft adheres to written language conventions.
- Editing involves corrections, while some consider it inclusive of revising and proofreading.
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