1
Q
What’s the difference between revision and editing/proofreading?
A
Revision = deep changes
Editing and proofreading = surface change?
2
Q
What are the 3 qualities that make string writing?
A
Clear
Concise
Direct
3
Q
What does concise writing aim to eliminate?
A
Wordiness
4
Q
What are 6 common sources of wordiness?
A
Redundancy
Repitition
Stock phrases
Camoflouged verbs
Weak verbs
Dummy subjects
Passive voice
5
Q
What’s an example of a stock phrase and its corrected version?
A
Due to the fact that> because
6
Q
Why are camoflouged verbs a problem?
A
They make sentences wordy and less direct
Ex, conduct an investigation> investagate
7
Q
Why are shorter sentence better
A
They improve comprehension
8
Q
What does vigorous writing use?
A
Concrete
Spececific
Abstract
General
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