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8.3.1 Study: Revising and Editing


Main idea: Revision focuses on the readability and clarity of a piece of writing, while editing focuses on correcting spelling and grammatical errors.


1. Complete the sentences:
Revising involves looking over your essay for the _____________________.
Editing focuses on fixing all the ___________________ that may distract the reader.


2. The table lists several problems writers or readers could find in an essay. In the column on the right, identify whether each problem would be addressed by revising or editing.

Problem Task
This detail does not directly support the essay's purpose.

This evidence does not connect back to the thesis.

This word is not spelled correctly.
The style and tone in this paragraph are not consistent with the rest of the essay.

This proper noun is not capitalized.
This is a run-on sentence.
Main idea: The revision process ensures that a piece of writing maintains a consistent style and tone.

3. Read the paragraph and respond to the prompts that follow.
The United States should establish compulsory voting laws for federal elections. Compulsory voting laws require all eligible citizens to register and vote in elections. In addition, the government may impose penalties for those who do not meet this obligation. This would get a higher voter turnout, which would totally be a good thing. Higher voter turnout would ensure that the voices of more citizens are heard.
a. Circle the sentence that is an example of an inappropriate shift in style and tone.
b. Revise the paragraph in the space below this prompt to ensure that it maintains a formal style and professional tone throughout.









Main idea: Use the revision process to focus on how well a piece of writing addresses purpose and audience.
4. Identify the purpose and audience given in the prompt below.


Main idea: Edit a draft for grammar and spelling errors.
5. Read the passage and circle the typos, misspellings, and grammatical errors.
Baseball is considered "America's pastime," but it it really evolved from simple bat-and-ball games played in England in the 1700s. Be the late 19th century baseball, was recognized as the national sport of the united states, and it is popular today in North America, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and East Asia.

Key Terms
Use this table to write definitions for the key terms from this activity in your own words. If you're confident you know a term, put a check mark next to it and move on.

Key Term Definition
author's purpose

formal language

informal language

style

tone