978-0073403267 Chapter 4 Appendixes

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Module 04 - Planning, Writing, and Revising
Part 3:
Appendix 4-A: Common Error Types
Sentence Structure
Subject–Verb and Noun–Pronoun
Agreement
Punctuation
Word Usage
Spelling—including the spelling of
names
Numbers
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Module 04 - Planning, Writing, and Revising
Appendix 4-B: Revision Checklists
Thorough Revision
Content and Clarity
Does your document meet the needs of the organization and of the reader—and make you
look good?
Have you given readers all the information they need to understand and act on your
message?
Is all the information accurate?
Is each sentence clear? Is the message free from apparently contradictory statements?
Are generalizations and benets backed up with adequate supporting detail?
Organization and Layout
Is the pattern of organization appropriate for your purposes, audience, and situation?
Are transitions between ideas smooth? Do ideas within paragraphs #ow smoothly?
Does the design of the document make it easy for readers to nd the information they need?
Is the document visually inviting?
Are the points emphasized by layout ones that deserve emphasis?
Are the rst and last paragraphs e$ective?
Style and Tone
Is the message easy to read?
Is the message friendly and free from biased language?
Does the message build goodwill?
Light Revision
Are the rst and last paragraphs e$ective?
Does the design of the document make it easy for readers to nd the
information they need?
Have you told the reader what to do?
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in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part.
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