Chapter 4 Editing Flashcards
Why Edit?
To make sure documents are error-free and message is clear, concise and effective in delivering the message.
practice of reading a peer writer’s document and making editing suggestions
Peer Editing
structured approach to editing a document that compartmentaliz- es review and prioritizes the big-picture, global or higher-order issues over sentence-level issues.
Top-Down Editing
Levels of Top-Down Editing Process
Global, Substantive, Copy and Proofreading
Checks the entire document including Title, introduction, forumat, layout, headings, message, subject, purpose, readers and context of use
Global Editing
Checks for topic sentences, bullet points, information clarity, and paragraph transitions.
Substantive Editing
Checks for sentence structure in each paragraph/section for clarity, persuasion, and consistency.
Copy Editing
Checks for grammatical errors including misspellings and grammar usage issues. T
Proofreading
When editing on printed documents experts suggest reading backwards? True or False
True
What does the green wavy line indicate on MS word?
Grammar Error
The part in editing that checks for inappropriate word choices related to tone or meaning
Copy Editing
What are higher order concerns
Purpose, Organization and Development
