Pearson Revel Chapter 4

When revising an essay, you should focus on the draft in which order?

essay, then paragraphs, then sentences and words

Once you have finished considering the essay as a whole, your next step should be to __________.

examine each paragraph one by one, using the FACT approach

What should you do when you find material in your draft that fits the thesis, but doesn't contribute to the essay?

Cut the material.

What should a writer do with peer review comments that they receive on their own drafts?

Decide which comments are appropriate, and how, if at all, to revise their paper accordingly.

Which of the following correctly outlines the FACT acronym?

Fit, Add, Cut, Test

Which of the following is an ineffective response to a peer's draft?

"You should make your fourth paragraph your second paragraph, and you should add a paragraph about sending people selfies."

Which of the following best describes your role as a peer reviewer?

Respond honestly to the draft.

Which of the following statements is true?

Revision often involves an upheaval of your draft as you change its content and organization in order to communicate more effectively.

The student writing about student cell phone use (which you read about in Section 4.3) asks why students use their cell phones so compulsively and extensively. When thinking about revising the rough draft, which of the following approaches would be least helpful?

The writer should accept the working idea because it was the basis for developing the rough draft, and should look for additional ways to support it.

Which of the following is a challenge of collaborative writing?

You will coordinate several efforts and writing styles.