Lesson 9: Revising and Editing Flashcards
The more people who review your document, the better.
False
Stakeholders should be included in the list of reviewers.
True
The editing stage happens before the revision stage.
False
It’s usually okay to skip the revision stage.
False
It’s a good idea to add the review to the team’s schedule at the beginning of the project.
True
You should add all review comments to your document without double-checking them.
False
One or two days is enough time for a review.
False
Which of the following is not a type of editing?
Drafting
Which of the following problems are not typically identified during a copyedit?
Poor organization
Which of these things should you not do when editing someone else’s writing?
Make comments based on personal preference
Revision involves rethinking the document as a whole. Editing focuses more on the writing itself.
True
You should include stakeholders in a document review.
True
Proofreading is not a type of editing.
False
Proofreading happens as early as possible after the rough draft is complete.
False
The best test subjects are people who are familiar with the project.
False
Copyediting and substantive editing are different activities.
True
It’s always acceptable to include initialisms without spelling them out first.
False
You should check graphics for errors during the editing process.
True
Which best describes the purpose of Stage 4 of the writing process, revising?
To ensure the document is clear, useful, and reader centric
Adding the document review to the team’s schedule at the beginning of the project serves which purpose?
To ensure time for reviewer feedback and for evaluating and incorporating their coments
When preparing your document for review, you should _____.
Make sure the draft document is as complete as possible
To get the most out of a document review, you should _____.
Give reviewers specific directions on the feedback you are looking for
What is the best description of usability testing?
It can provide solid data that shows exactly if and where changes are needed
Which of the following is an example of how to connect an understandability test?
Have subject explain concepts from the document, either orally or in writing
For developmental edit of a technical document, you would ask, _____.
Is the document reader centric and appropriate for the context and medium?
Which is among the recommended guidelines for working with professional editors?
Receive their comments on your draft with grace and appreciation
Present the document in the best shape you can; it is not their job to finish the draft for you
Ask how they prefer to work - on paper or online - and accommodate that preference
Which is not a strategy for proofreading effectively?
Scan graphics quickly; the page designer is responsible for their accuracy
When you are editing someone else’s work, you should _____.
First ask them, “What kind of feedback would you like me to provide?”
