Question 1

Editing and revising are interchangeable terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When you proofread a document,check for typos by reading pages out of sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a question to ask readers for a polished draft?

Accepted Answer

A) Does the message satisfy all its purposes? 
B) Are the sentences too long or awkward? 
C) Is the message adapted to the audience? 
D) Do you have any other general suggestions? 
A) Does the message satisfy all its purposes? 
B) Are the sentences too long or awkward? 
C) Is the message adapted to the audience? 
D) Do you have any other general suggestions?

Question 4

Good writers edit immediately,even while they are writing a first draft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following should be checked during a revision for organization and layout?

Accepted Answer

A) Checking if the message is free from biased/sexist language 
B) Checking if the message builds goodwill 
C) Checking if all the information is accurate 
D) Checking if the transitions between ideas are smooth 
A) Checking if the message is free from biased/sexist language 
B) Checking if the message builds goodwill 
C) Checking if all the information is accurate 
D) Checking if the transitions between ideas are smooth

Question 6

Which of the following encourages the finishing of a project by its deadline?

Accepted Answer

A) Talking to the audience multiple times throughout the process 
B) Considering the steps you need to take and the time required for each 
C) Clustering and gathering information at various stages 
D) Requiring multiple drafts and revisions 
A) Talking to the audience multiple times throughout the process 
B) Considering the steps you need to take and the time required for each 
C) Clustering and gathering information at various stages 
D) Requiring multiple drafts and revisions

Question 7

The chairperson of the English Department at Local Community College needs to know how many students are enrolled in business communication for a memo she is writing. So she calls up the data on her computer screen.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

Accepted Answer

A) Editing 
B) Gathering 
C) Clustering 
D) Revising 
A) Editing 
B) Gathering 
C) Clustering 
D) Revising

Question 8

Practiced writers compose more rapidly than novices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Janet realizes that she has used the word "your" when she meant "you're",so she replaces her original word with the correct term.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

Accepted Answer

A) Editing 
B) Clustering 
C) Gathering 
D) Revising 
A) Editing 
B) Clustering 
C) Gathering 
D) Revising

Question 10

Which of the following is an expert writer more likely to do than a novice?

Accepted Answer

A) Stick with a single writing strategy 
B) Create first drafts that requires no revision 
C) Read daily 
D) Use grammatical rules strictly 
A) Stick with a single writing strategy 
B) Create first drafts that requires no revision 
C) Read daily 
D) Use grammatical rules strictly

Question 11

You can likely reduce your revision time by talking to your audience during your planning phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List the steps in proofreading.

Accepted Answer

The following are the steps in

Question 13

Successful writers tend to:

Accepted Answer

A) use the rules suggested by experts. 
B) assume that the first draft will be revised. 
C) complete big writing jobs in one flow. 
D) identify a story,thesis,theme,or central idea independent of their audience. 
A) use the rules suggested by experts. 
B) assume that the first draft will be revised. 
C) complete big writing jobs in one flow. 
D) identify a story,thesis,theme,or central idea independent of their audience.

Question 14

Which planning method would likely be MOST effective for an oral presentation with visuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Freewriting 
B) Storyboard 
C) List of headings 
D) Formal outline 
A) Freewriting 
B) Storyboard 
C) List of headings 
D) Formal outline

Question 15

Which of the following is a part of planning?

Accepted Answer

A) Using PAIBOC to define the purpose 
B) Focusing on the mechanics of the document 
C) Purpose statements 
D) Getting feedback 
A) Using PAIBOC to define the purpose 
B) Focusing on the mechanics of the document 
C) Purpose statements 
D) Getting feedback

Question 16

Layout is something that should be considered during the revision stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Revision ensures that your point of view is represented throughout your document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a benefit of talking to internal and external audiences?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduces the number of revisions 
B) Eliminates the need for secondary research 
C) Negates political conflict 
D) Speeds up the writing process 
A) Reduces the number of revisions 
B) Eliminates the need for secondary research 
C) Negates political conflict 
D) Speeds up the writing process

Question 19

Rewriting involves focusing on the:

Accepted Answer

A) typographical errors and correcting them. 
B) mechanics of the document. 
C) surface of the writing. 
D) meaning of the writing. 
A) typographical errors and correcting them. 
B) mechanics of the document. 
C) surface of the writing. 
D) meaning of the writing.

Question 20

List three questions you could use for a light revision.

Accepted Answer

The following questions help light revis

Exam 4: Planning, Writing, and Revising

Editing and revising are interchangeable terms.

When you proofread a document,check for typos by reading pages out of sequence.

Which of the following is a question to ask readers for a polished draft?

Good writers edit immediately,even while they are writing a first draft.

Which of the following should be checked during a revision for organization and layout?

Which of the following encourages the finishing of a project by its deadline?

The chairperson of the English Department at Local Community College needs to know how many students are enrolled in business communication for a memo she is writing. So she calls up the data on her computer screen.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

Practiced writers compose more rapidly than novices.

Janet realizes that she has used the word "your" when she meant "you're",so she replaces her original word with the correct term.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

Which of the following is an expert writer more likely to do than a novice?

You can likely reduce your revision time by talking to your audience during your planning phase.

List the steps in proofreading.

Successful writers tend to:

Which planning method would likely be MOST effective for an oral presentation with visuals?

Which of the following is a part of planning?

Layout is something that should be considered during the revision stage.

Revision ensures that your point of view is represented throughout your document.

Which of the following is a benefit of talking to internal and external audiences?

Rewriting involves focusing on the:

List three questions you could use for a light revision.

Introducing Business Communications

Adapting Your Messages to Your Audience

Communicating Across Cultures

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

Formatting Hardcopy Letters and Memos

Writing Electronic Messages

Composing Informative and Positive Messages

Composing Negative Messages

Composing Persuasive Messages

Communicating Reader Benefits

Communicating With Positive Emphasis

Communicating You-Attitude

Researching Information

Synthesizing and Documenting Information

Writing Information Reports

Writing Proposals and Analytical Reports

Writing Formal Reports

Using Visuals

Listening

Working and Writing in Teams

Planning, Managing, and Recording Meetings

Making Oral Presentations

Researching Jobs

Creating Persuasive Résumés

Creating Persuasive Application Letters

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