Revising and Editing

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What is revising?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to improve the content and structure of writing.

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What is editing?

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Editing is the process of correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in writing.

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Why do we use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to make it clear and easy to read.

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What is the correct way to use 'they're', 'their', and 'there'?

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'They're' means they are, 'their' shows possession, and 'there' refers to a place.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when it refers to oneself.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of proofreading?

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Proofreading is the final step to check for any remaining errors before submitting writing.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate someone else's ideas in your own words.