Comm - 04. Editing

Question 1

• Check your tasking and purpose
• Check your introduction
• Compare your introduction and conclusion
• Check overall page count and length
• Check for relevance and completeness

Answer 1

Arrangement and Flow

Question 2

Paragraph Structure and Clarity Checks

Answer 2

• Unity of Focus
• Topic Sentence
• Supporting Ideas

Question 3

Is there one, and only one, main point of the paragraph?

Answer 3

Unity of Focus

Question 4

Does the paragraph have a topic sentence?

Answer 4

Topic Sentence

Question 5

Do sentences expand, clarify, illustrate, and explain points mentioned or suggested in each main idea?

Answer 5

Supporting Ideas

Question 6

Concentrate on the “small stuff” that can sabotage your communication:

• Passive Voice
• Unclear Language
• Excessive Wordiness
• Grammatical Errors
• Spelling Mistakes

Answer 6

Sentences, Phrases, and Words

Question 7

The Tongue and Quill recommended the first reading of your draft is to check for technical accuracy and coverage. What does this mean?

Answer 7

Checking the validity of statistics and numbers.

Question 8

The Tongue and Quill recommended the second reading of your draft is to check for arrangement and flow of ideas. What does that mean?

Answer 8

Compare the introduction to conclusion and ensure a logical order of main points.

Question 9

The Tongue and Quill recommended the third reading of your draft is to check for readability and mechanics. What does that mean?

Answer 9

Ensure the correct words are used and sentences and phrases are correct and free of typographical errors.

Question 10

Providing Feedback Guidelines

Answer 10

• Feedback should describe rather than judge
• Feedback is both positive and negative
• Feedback should be specific rather than general
• Feedback should take into account the needs of both the receiver and the giver of the feedback
• Feedback should be directed at behavior the receiver can control
• Feedback should analyzed to ensure clear communication
• Feedback should be solicited rather than imposed (except in the superior-subordinate situation)
• Feedback should be directed at a person’s work or behavior, not at the person

Question 11

Review Questions on Slides 9 - 11

Answer 11

Review Questions on Slides 9 - 11

Question 12

Review Questions on Slides 15 - 19

Answer 12

Review Questions on Slides 15 - 19