Chapter 6 Flashcards
Beginning Steps of the Revision Process
Focus attention on content, organization, style and tone
Content Specific Revising Questions
Information accurate, info relevant, good balance between general info and specific info
Specific Information
giving readers the details they need to understand the message
General Information
giving readers enough background information to appreciate the message
Organization Specific Revising Questions
Covered in the most logical order, would the message be more convincing if rearranged, any points unnecessary
Two Rules for Evaluating Other’s Work
1) Before Evaluation make sure you understand the writers intent; 2) Don’t impose your opinion/writing style onto the documentation
Important Questions to Ask During Revisions
Who (Audience)? What (Message)? Where (Channel)? Why (WIIFM)? How (Specifics)?
The Importance of Readability?
creating well-crafted docs that respect the audience’s time
Headings and Bullets
Make reading time for your readers more efficient and effective.
Effective Short Sentence
processed quickly and easier for nonnative speakers and translators to interpret
Effective Med Sentence
useful for showing the relationships among ideas
Effective Long Sentences
best way to convey complex ideas, to list number of related points, or to summarize information
CONS to Long Paragraphs
are visually intimidating and can be difficult to read
Using Lists…
to clarify, highlighting and simplifying material
Headings
a brief title that tells readers about the content of the section that follows