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What is Revision?
A change that is made in writing for the better.
What is the purpose of the punctuation below:
,
For the reader to pause, take a small breath and connects ideas together in a sentence.
True or false:
Revising and editing are the same thing.
False.
Revising focuses on ideas; editing fixes grammar.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To tell the reader what the paragraph is about.
Revise this for clarity: " Because of the fact that it was raining, we postponed the event."
"Because it was raining, we postponed the event."
What type of punctuation mark is below: ;
Semi-colon
Asking a friend or peer to review your paper is called?
Peer Review
After looking at the photograph, sadness is what I felt.
After looking at the photograph, I felt sad.
Revising with attention to how your work sounds when spoken allowed is an example of this technique?
What is reading out loud.
In today's modern world, people use technology every single day of their lives.
(try making it shorter without losing meaning)
People use technology every day.
When revising, what part of your essay should you look at first?
What is the main idea or thesis.
What needs to be revised?
The man on the left looks wealthier then the workers.
The man on the left looks wealthier than the workers.
Read the following and determine what the problem is:
Driving through the mountains is exhilarating there is nothing else like it.
It is a run-on.
My stomach was growling. I went to get some food.
My stomach was growling, so I went to get some food.
A bunch of kids don't like doing homework.
(try making it sound more formal)
Many student dislike doing homework.
What does A.R.M.S stand for?
Add - Remove - Move - Substitute
Revising helps strengthen this key part of an essay that states the main point.
The thesis statement.
What is wrong?
He is richer and wealthier than most other actors.
Richer and wealthier mean the same thing.
Delete one.
What should you do with criticism you receive?
You should take criticism seriously and not get offended by it, as it is meant to help you improve.
The name of the last sentence in a paragraph.
What is a concluding sentence?
Reading your essay out loud can help you find what kind of problems?
Awkward phrasing or unclear sentences.
Why is revision an important step in the writing process?
Improving clarity, organization, and overall quality.
What is a complex sentence?
is a sentence that contains one independent cause
Which of the following is not a reason to use a comma as a separator?
to separate a noun and a verb
Revising that revision isn't punishment but part of critical thinking reflects this positive academic attitude.
What is a growth mindset?