Chapter 19 Revising and editing for usability

Question 1

4 levels of editing

Answer 1

1. revising
2. substantive editing
3. copyediting
4. proofreading

Question 2

Level 1 Revising

Answer 2

subject - is it too narrow or broad
purpose - does the doc achieve its stated purpose
readers - is the doc appropriate for the readers
context of use - is the doc appropriate for its context of use

Question 3

Level 2 Substantive Editing

Answer 3

content - are there any digressions or gaps in content
organization - does the doc conform to a recognizable genre or pattern
design - do the page layout and graphics enhance the readability of the doc

Question 4

Level 3 Copyediting

Answer 4

sentences - are the sentences clear and concise
paragraphs - do the paragraphs have a clear topic sentence and support?
headings - do the headings help the readers scan for important information
graphics - do the graphics support the written text

Question 5

Level 4 Proofreading

Answer 5

grammar
punctuation
spelling and typos
word usage

Question 6

Document cycling

Answer 6

pass doc among coworkers and supervisors to obtain feedback

Question 7

Usability testing

Answer 7

trying out the document on real readers
can they find it?
Can they understand it?
Can they do it?
Is it safe?