PRAXIS PRAXIS Core Academic Skills: Writing 3

Question 1

During the revision process, which aspect should a writer primarily focus on?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the overall argument, structure, and clarity of ideas

Answer

Revision involves reviewing the essay's big-picture elements like argument strength, organization, and clarity before editing for mechanics.

Question 2

What is the key difference between 'revising' and 'editing' in the writing process?

Accepted Answer

Revising focuses on content and structure; editing focuses on grammar and mechanics

Answer

Revising addresses higher-order concerns like argument and organization, while editing addresses lower-order concerns like grammar and punctuation.

Question 3

When organizing a compare-and-contrast essay, which method presents all points about one subject before all points about the other?

Accepted Answer

Block method

Answer

The block method organizes a compare-and-contrast essay by discussing all aspects of one subject first, then all aspects of the second subject.

Question 4

Which organizational pattern presents events in the order they occurred?

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

Answer

Chronological order arranges information according to time sequence, from earliest to most recent.

Question 5

What does 'coherence' mean in the context of essay writing?

Accepted Answer

The logical flow and connectedness of ideas throughout the essay

Answer

Coherence refers to the quality of an essay where ideas flow logically and are clearly connected to one another and to the thesis.

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