Cups and Arms: Revising and Editing

Front

What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

Back

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

Front

Mnemonic device to help revise a piece of writing?

Back

ARMS

Front

Mnemonic device for editing text: CUPS,

ARMS

,

LEGS

,

BOWL

Back

CUPS

Front

Explain the difference between revising and editing.

Back

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

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

Back

To catch errors or inconsistencies that you may have missed

Front

What role does grammar and punctuation play in the revising and editing process?

Back

They help to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of the writing.

Front

What are some common mistakes to look out for when revising and editing a piece of writing?

Back

Grammar and punctuation errors, unclear or awkward phrasing, repetition, and lack of coherence

Front

What are you supposed to capitalize in CUPS?

Back

Names, Places, Months, Titles, & I

Front

What does the M in ARMS stand for?

Back

Move

Front

What does the 'S' stand for in ARMS?

Back

Substitute