Cups and Arms: Revising and Editing

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the content.

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Why is it important to have someone else review your writing during the revising stage?

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To catch errors or inconsistencies that you may have missed.

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What are you supposed to capitalize in CUPS?

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Names, Places, Months, Titles, & I.

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What does the 'S' stand for in ARMS?

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Substitute.

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Explain the difference between revising and editing.

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Revising involves making changes to the content, organization, and overall structure of the writing, while editing focuses on correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Front

What does the acronym CUPS stand for in writing?

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CUPS stands for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling.

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What is the first step in the revising process?

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Reviewing the overall structure and content of the writing.

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What is the main focus of editing?

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Correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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Why is it beneficial to read your writing out loud during the editing process?

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It helps to catch errors and awkward phrasing that may be missed when reading silently.

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What is one common mistake to avoid during the revising stage?

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Adding irrelevant information that distracts from the main point.