English I EOC Revising & Editing

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What is the purpose of revising a paper?

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Revising involves re-seeing the paper as a whole, focusing on organization, audience, development, and support, and improving thesis statements, transitions, and clarity.

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What is the difference between revising and editing?

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Revising focuses on the overall structure and content of the paper, while editing focuses on correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What change should be made to the phrase 'isn't hardly'?

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Change 'isn't hardly' to 'is hardly' or 'isn't really' to correct the double negative.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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What is the correct spelling of 'existense'?

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The correct spelling is 'existence'.

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What punctuation should be used at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) should be used at the end of a question.

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What does it mean to focus on audience in writing?

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Focusing on audience means considering who will read the paper and tailoring the content and style to meet their needs and expectations.

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What is the role of transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to connect ideas and paragraphs, guiding the reader through the text.

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What is an example of a strong thesis statement?

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A strong thesis statement is specific, arguable, and provides a roadmap for the paper, such as 'The rise of social media has significantly altered communication patterns among teenagers, leading to both positive and negative effects on their social skills.'

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What is the purpose of inserting commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, clarify meaning, and separate items in a list.