Lesson 9: Revising and Editing

Question 1

The more people who review your document, the better.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Stakeholders should be included in the list of reviewers.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The editing stage happens before the revision stage.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

It’s usually okay to skip the revision stage.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

It’s a good idea to add the review to the team’s schedule at the beginning of the project.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

You should add all review comments to your document without double-checking them.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

One or two days is enough time for a review.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of editing?

Answer 8

Drafting

Question 9

Which of the following problems are not typically identified during a copyedit?

Answer 9

Poor organization

Question 10

Which of these things should you not do when editing someone else’s writing?

Answer 10

Make comments based on personal preference

Question 11

Revision involves rethinking the document as a whole. Editing focuses more on the writing itself.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

You should include stakeholders in a document review.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Proofreading is not a type of editing.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Proofreading happens as early as possible after the rough draft is complete.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

The best test subjects are people who are familiar with the project.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Copyediting and substantive editing are different activities.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

It’s always acceptable to include initialisms without spelling them out first.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

You should check graphics for errors during the editing process.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Which best describes the purpose of Stage 4 of the writing process, revising?

Answer 19

To ensure the document is clear, useful, and reader centric

Question 20

Adding the document review to the team’s schedule at the beginning of the project serves which purpose?

Answer 20

To ensure time for reviewer feedback and for evaluating and incorporating their coments

Question 21

When preparing your document for review, you should _____.

Answer 21

Make sure the draft document is as complete as possible

Question 22

To get the most out of a document review, you should _____.

Answer 22

Give reviewers specific directions on the feedback you are looking for

Question 23

What is the best description of usability testing?

Answer 23

It can provide solid data that shows exactly if and where changes are needed

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of how to connect an understandability test?

Answer 24

Have subject explain concepts from the document, either orally or in writing

Question 25

For developmental edit of a technical document, you would ask, _____.

Answer 25

Is the document reader centric and appropriate for the context and medium?

Question 26

Which is among the recommended guidelines for working with professional editors?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Which is not a strategy for proofreading effectively?

Answer 27

Scan graphics quickly; the page designer is responsible for their accuracy

Question 28

When you are editing someone else’s work, you should _____.

Answer 28

First ask them, “What kind of feedback would you like me to provide?”