Writing process assement
Which of the following analogies best describe how capitalization and punctuation can impact your writing?
Auto mechanics
Proofreading
Careful reading and review of grammar mechanics and spelling
Revision
Careful reading and review of grammar mechanics and spelling
Style
Craft of writing through personal expression careful revision and usage of all parts of writing
Edit
Cutting out or adding words and phrases of a piece of writing to improve the conciseness structure and style
After prewriting strategies are completed what is the next step in the writing process?
Drafting
The best and only way to keep your writing error free is to use a grammar and spelling check program
False
Prewriting
Figuring out what a writer knows about a topic and taking the time to record them
Which of the following strategies might not help a writer revise effectively?
Give a cleaned up copy to a trained proofreader or editor
What is one main goal every writer should have for his writing?
Good writing is clear concise and to the point
Which of the following choices is not a proofreading strategy?
Graphic organizers
What do writers who skip the prewriting step and jump right into first draft risk?
Increased time and effort during the editing stage clarity coherence and impact of the message
Why is writing style important?
It will express an overall attitude about your topic
Slang
Language that is inappropriate for a specific audience or purpose but may be appropriate for another
Drafting
Organizing thoughts and shaping them into a piece of writing with a clear message
Self reflection
Personal evaluation of strengths and weaknesses to further improve writing skills
Which step in the writing process can build up or break down a writers credibility and reputation as a reliable source?
Proofreading
What should a good writer look for as he edits a piece of writing?
Repetitive words or phrases and awkward or wordy sentences
Tone
The way a writer conveys his attitude or purpose through the sound of the word choice
A writer must always keep his audience in mind throughout the writing process?
True
A writing plan makes the entire writing process easier
True
Even though revision proofreading and editing are used together to improve writing there are subtle differences that make all three important separately in the writing process
True
Writing is an art and like any good artist a good writer continues to work on a piece until it has the desired impact
True
Voice
Use of active or passive verbs to create interest or change perspective in a piece of writing
Which of the following is not a prewriting strategy?
Using symbols
