978-0073403267 Chapter 4 Answers to Textbook Assignments

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Module 04 – Planning, Writing, and Revising

Part 2: Answers to Textbook Assignments

Questions for Comprehension

4.1 What processes do writers use? (LO 4-1)

Realize that the first draft can be revised, write regularly, break big jobs into small chunks,

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4.2 How is revision different from editing? From proofreading? (LO 4-4)

Revision means making changes that will better satisfy the writer’s purposes and audience.

4.3 What are good strategies for overcoming writer’s block? Procrastination? (LO 4-8)

To overcome writer’s block: Participate actively in the organization and the community.

Learn as many strategies as you can. Talk positively to yourself. Talk about writing to other

people.

4.4 Which processes that expert writers use do you already use? How could you

modify your process to incorporate at least one more on the list? (LO 4-1)

Of course, students may answer this question in any number of ways. Make sure students

give clear, defined answers, using the terms and concepts throughout this module. Prior to

4.5 Of the people who have seen your writing, which one(s) have given you the most

useful feedback? What makes it useful? (LO 4-6)

4.6 In which areas are you best at giving feedback to other people? How could you

make your feedback even better? (LO 4-6)

4.7 Think about the form letters you have received. How do they make you feel? If

they have flaws, how could they be improved? (LO 4-7)

4.8 Interviewing Writers about Their Composing Processes (LO 4-1)

This assignment can be made more challenging by asking students to compare and contrast

the composing processes of two or more writers or to compare the composing process of the

writer interviewed with the material about processes that help and hurt writers.

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Some students may need help finding writers to interview. Faculty and administrators on

campus as well as people in business and government are good candidates.

4.9 Analyzing Your Own Writing Processes (LO 4-1)

Students need help to write effective memos. The following problems arise:

Many students do not revise at all; they only edit and proofread.

Some students make drafts worse when they revise, not better. Their analysis of their

composing processes may also be weakened by their inability to evaluate their own

writing.

4.10 Checking Spell and Grammar Checkers (LO 4-5)

Some spell-checkers will find more errors than others. Be sure to warn students to look for

usage errors as well. In some cases, students may suggest changes different than the ones

1. Answer to an Inquiry

Thank you for your recent request about our “Better Burger” campaign. We initiated

the campaign after hearing from customers who said they wanted a more nutritious

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2. Performance Appraisal

This quarterly performance appraisal is for Lisa. She had a good quarter, which

ended with a 22 percent increase in her sales for the three months. In fact, Lisa

3. Brochure

Think Las Vegas is only a place to gamble? Think again! There is much to do in Las

Vegas for families, too, such as theme parks, magic shows, and sporting events. You

4. Presentation Slides

How to Create a Web Résumé

Omit home address and phone number.

Use other links only if they help an employer evaluate you.

Be professional.

4.11 Giving and Evaluating Feedback (LO 4-6)

Make sure that students express their feedback using positive emphasis—that is, even

statements that seem critical should be expressed in terms of what the reader or listener can

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Polishing Your Prose: Using Spell and Grammar Checkers (Odd-numbered answers are

in the back of the textbook.)

Several answers are possible—here are likely ones.

2. Even if you possess the right skills, landing the job you want can be tricky.

4. Quite a few organizations have a board of directors that oversees how the organization

operates.

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