What is Copyediting?

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What is the primary goal of a copyeditor when reviewing an essay?

  • To ensure the information is clearly articulated, accurate, and well-organized (correct)
  • To rewrite the entire piece to improve its overall quality
  • To change the author's writing style to match their own
  • To focus on correcting only grammatical errors

What is a key consideration for a copyeditor when reviewing an essay?

  • The intended audience and purpose of the piece (correct)
  • The author's writing experience and qualifications
  • The copyeditor's own writing style and preferences
  • The copyeditor's personal opinions on the topic

What type of changes will a copyeditor typically make to an essay?

  • No changes, only feedback and suggestions
  • Major changes to the content and structure of the essay
  • Changes to the author's writing style and tone
  • Minor errors in tense and consistency (correct)

What is the primary role of a copyeditor in relation to the author's message?

<p>To ensure the author's message is clear and accurate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a copyeditor's feedback to the author?

<p>To identify areas where the author needs to make changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for a copyeditor when reviewing an essay's grammar?

<p>The designated style guide for the essay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will a copyeditor typically return to the author for correction?

<p>Inaccurate or missing information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the introductory quote in the essay?

<p>To grab the reader's attention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of video games mentioned in the essay?

<p>Teaching fundamental computer skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a grammatical error in the original essay?

<p>Subject-verb agreement error (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested rewrite for a sentence in the essay?

<p>Children make mistakes while playing video games and begin to realize that our mistakes help us improve. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a problem with the sentence 'Video gamers has better vision...'?

<p>The subject and verb do not agree (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested correction to the sentence 'Video gamers has better vision...'?

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

What is a major error in the original essay?

<p>The conclusion does not support the thesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggestion for improvement in the essay?

<p>Explaining unfamiliar terms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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