Deck 4: Planning, Writing, and Revising

Question 1

Feedback can be helpful throughout the writing process.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Brainstorming is a method of writing down all your ideas without judging them.

Question 5

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

Question 6

Clustering is a method for organizing your ideas when writing the first draft of a document.

Question 7

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

Question 8

Writing should be a linear process with one activity coming after the next in an orderly fashion.

Question 9

Successful writers read infrequently during their spare time.

Question 10

Rewriting involves focusing on the:

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

Question 11

Drafting includes:

A)focusing on the meaning of the writing.
B)brainstorms,jot-dots,and freewriting.
C)focusing on the surface of the writing.
D)analyzing audience needs.

Question 12

Practiced writers compose more rapidly than novices.

Question 13

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?

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

Question 14

Read the message with fresh eyes; leave the draft for a few hours or overnight.

Question 15

Which of the following is a part of planning?

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

Question 16

Editing and revising are interchangeable terms.

Question 17

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

Question 18

Letters and memos will go faster if you wait until after the first draft to choose a basic organizational pattern.

Question 19

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?

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

Question 20

The first time you revise a document,focus on its structure and layout.

Question 21

Which of the following should be checked during a style and tone revision?

A)Checking if the message reflects positive attitude
B)Checking if the ideas within paragraphs flow smoothly
C)Checking if the message is free from unrelated content
D)Checking if the most important are points emphasized

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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 24

Editing requires _.

A)consistent style of writing
B)organizational pattern consistent with the content
C)up-to-date terminology
D)close-up concentration

Question 25

Focusing on the mechanics of a document is a part of:

A)proofreading.
B)drafting.
C)editing.
D)rewriting.

Question 26

When a document is revised for the first time,the focus should be on:

A)style and tone.
B)fixing grammatical errors.
C)organization and layout.
D)content and clarity.

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

When trying to build goodwill,you should check:

A)whether you included enough incentives.
B)the style and tone of the message.
C)the spelling and grammar of the message.
D)whether you included enough compliments about the audience.

Question 29

Identify a good practice to follow while proofreading a document.

A)Reading the document from first word to last word to catch spelling errors
B)Reading pages out of sequence so you can concentrate on the characters on the page
C)Reading the document in one flow
D)Reading the document silently to look for poor or incorrect phrasing

Question 30

Successful writers tend to:

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 31

In which part of the writing process is it MOST important to know the rules of grammar and punctuation?

A)Drafting
B)Writing
C)Revising
D)Editing

Question 32

Which of the following actions is involved in editing?

A)Focusing on the mechanics of the document.
B)Making notes and creating outlines.
C)Focusing on the meaning of the document.
D)Asking a peer to read the document along with you for surface-level errors.

Question 33

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

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 34

Try reading and revising _.

A)by yourself
B)at least 7 times
C)on hard copy
D)on a computer

Question 35

Fixing of grammatical errors should be done when a document:

A)is revised for the third time.
B)has been revised fully.
C)is revised for the first time.
D)is revised for the second time.

Question 36

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

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 37

Content and clarity revisions include checking for:

A)the effectiveness of the first and last paragraphs.
B)the accuracy of the information.
C)the emphasis of important points.
D)the reflection of you-attitude.

Question 38

Approximately what percentage of the total time spent producing a document should be devoted to planning and organizing?

A)One-tenth
B)One-third
C)Two-thirds
D)One-half

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

Which of the following is true about practised writers?

A)They draw from a wider repertoire of strategies.
B)They spend lesser time evaluating their work.
C)They spend lesser time identifying and analyzing the initial problem.
D)They compose faster than novices.

Question 41

List three questions you could use for a light revision.

Question 42

List three questions you could ask to evaluate a document's content and clarity.

Question 43

List four things you could do when you receive feedback on your writing.

Question 44

List the steps in proofreading.

Question 45

What is a form letter?