Q4 GRADE A QUESTION AND ANSWER
1 (Correct answer)Revising: Why and How
Writing is a process. It involves learning about and exploring a topic through writing.
When you craft your first draft for an essay, you're trying to get all of your ideas down. If
you take a break from your paper and return to it with a fresh mind, you might discover
problems that you hadn't noticed before. You could find that your thesis is weak, that the
evidence you've provided isn't convincing enough, or that your writing doesn't convey
what you really intended to say. These situations call for revising your paper. The
revision stage helps rid your paper of other inconsistencies, including a lack of
connection between your ideas, poor organization, and unnecessary information. This
stage is also a time to add details and ideas to fill in any gaps.
Think of revision as a re-vision of your paper: it gives you the opportunity to examine
your writing and your ideas critically, with fresh eyes. Ask yourself the following
questions when you're revising a paper:
Is this what I really wanted to say?
Is this worth saying? Does it help prove my thesis?
Will my readers understand my point?
2 (Correct answer)The revision stage is the time to identify major problems and make
the big changes needed to keep your paper on topic. It's also the time to ensure that
your argument is logical and convincing to the reader. While revising, don't look for
smaller issues such as spelling and grammatical errors. Instead, focus on big-picture
problems such as flaws in your argument, insufficient evidence or information, or poor
organization of ideas. Tackle spelling and grammar after you finish revising, when you
edit and proofread your paper. There is no right or wrong way to go about revising a
paper. Develop and practice a process that works best for you.
Next, you'll review some how-to tips to help you fine-tune your own revision process
(Correct answer)Take Breaks
,After you've finished writing the first draft of your essay, take a break. Putting some
space between you and your paper will give you an opportunity to recharge. Also, if you
find yourself getting stuck on a particular spot in your paper, step away for a bit. Taking
a mental break may give you a different perspective when you return.
(Correct answer)Is Your Topic on Target?
When you're refreshed and ready to start revising, your first task is to look back at the
original assignment. Then ask yourself a few questions: Is my paper on topic? Does any
information go off topic?
For example, suppose your paper is about feminist themes in Jane Austen's novels. In
your draft, you've included thoughts on how she uses satire in her novels. When
revising, you realize that you haven't connected your thoughts on satire with feminist
themes at all. So you need to consider whether satire relates. If so, add information to
tie satire to your topic on feminist themes. If not, consider taking that part out.
(Correct answer)Consider Your Thesis
Next, reread your thesis and make sure it is strong by asking yourself some questions:
Does my thesis have a fresh, unique perspective? Or is it too specific? Do all of my
points and facts help to support my thesis? Does any of the information in my paper
contradict my thesis?
The revision process is the perfect time to make changes to your thesis. Consider the
example on feminist themes in Jane Austen's work. Your thesis statement must clearly
tell readers why you consider Jane Austen to be a feminist writer, and it must also
indicate how you will prove this claim. A thesis should be a specific statement. For
example, a thesis that reads "In some ways, Jane Austen's writings show that she might
have been a feminist" does not tell the reader your specific argument. In contrast, here
is an example of a strong thesis: "Jane Austen portrays feminist views in her novels
through strong-willed and independent heroines who decide to live their lives on their
own terms."
While writing a paper, you may discover that you no longer agree with your original
thesis, or that you have a stronger thesis in mind. For example, you may have started
,writing the Jane Austen paper with the thesis that Austen portrays her heroines as
feminists. However, you may have quoted one or more sources that give a different
perspective. These sources show that while Austen's heroines are independent women,
they are not feminists in the modern sense of the word. By revising your thesis, you
create an even stronger thesis that is backed up with evidence from the text.
(Correct answer)Proofreading: Why and How
Once you've finished revising your paper, you can move on to the editing stage. During
this stage, you'll proofread your paper for grammatical and typographical errors. Take a
break before you begin proofreading your paper. As with revising, you'll need fresh eyes
for proofreading. Step away from your paper for a while—anywhere from a couple of
hours to a few days—before you start proofreading. Now would be a good time to
review your previously graded papers to identify specific problem areas that you can fix
while proofreading.
As in the case of revision, there is no right or wrong method for proofreading a paper.
Develop a process that works for you. Read through the tips on the next screen to help
get you started.
(Correct answer)Choose Hard Copy or Electronic
You can proofread using either a hard copy or electronic version of your paper. Choose
the medium that works best for you. When proofreading an electronic version, use the
"track changes" feature or different font colors to call out any changes. If you prefer
proofreading a hard copy of your paper, consider using different colored pens or
markers to mark different types of errors. You can also make corrections or notes in the
margins.
(Correct answer)Read Your Paper Aloud
Reading out loud can help you spot errors that you might otherwise miss when reading
silently. If you stumble when reading something out loud, chances are something is
amiss. Stop and look for a way to fix the problem. For example, if you start to run out of
breath while reading a sentence, it could be a run-on sentence. Similarly, if you're
reading out loud and the wording sounds choppy or awkward, then look at those
phrases or sentences to see how best to rework them.
, (Correct answer)Focus on Common Mistakes
Are there certain grammar errors or typos that you tend to make in essays? It's helpful
to proofread your paper several times, each time searching for a particular type of error
—for example, spelling, comma usage, or capitalization. Checking for all types of errors
in a single reading will cause you to lose focus and possibly overlook something. For
example, if writing sentence fragments rather than complete sentences is a recurring
problem for you, devote one round of proofreading to reading each sentence carefully to
make sure all of your sentences are well-formed and grammatically correct.
Don't Rely on Spell Checkers
Do use the spell-checker on your computer, but don't rely on it to catch everything. The
spell-checker in your word processor cannot catch all typos. For example, if you've
typed she when you really mean the, it won't catch she as a mistake because it is an
actual word. In addition, it can't detect certain words that you have spelled correctly but
used incorrectly, especially if they are similar-sounding words. For example, it won't flag
site instead of cite or their instead of there.
Read Your Paper Backward
Reading your paper backward can help you spot grammar, punctuation, and spelling
errors. If you read the paper backward, sentence by sentence, the content won't distract
you because it won't flow logically. So you can focus on spelling, punctuation, and
grammar.
Learn As You Proofread
When you're unsure about the correct spelling of a word or the use of a punctuation
mark, such as a comma, colon, or semicolon, look it up. Proofreading is a learning
opportunity. You'll sharpen your ability to spot mistakes and learn how to best correct
them.
1 (Correct answer)Revising: Why and How
Writing is a process. It involves learning about and exploring a topic through writing.
When you craft your first draft for an essay, you're trying to get all of your ideas down. If
you take a break from your paper and return to it with a fresh mind, you might discover
problems that you hadn't noticed before. You could find that your thesis is weak, that the
evidence you've provided isn't convincing enough, or that your writing doesn't convey
what you really intended to say. These situations call for revising your paper. The
revision stage helps rid your paper of other inconsistencies, including a lack of
connection between your ideas, poor organization, and unnecessary information. This
stage is also a time to add details and ideas to fill in any gaps.
Think of revision as a re-vision of your paper: it gives you the opportunity to examine
your writing and your ideas critically, with fresh eyes. Ask yourself the following
questions when you're revising a paper:
Is this what I really wanted to say?
Is this worth saying? Does it help prove my thesis?
Will my readers understand my point?
2 (Correct answer)The revision stage is the time to identify major problems and make
the big changes needed to keep your paper on topic. It's also the time to ensure that
your argument is logical and convincing to the reader. While revising, don't look for
smaller issues such as spelling and grammatical errors. Instead, focus on big-picture
problems such as flaws in your argument, insufficient evidence or information, or poor
organization of ideas. Tackle spelling and grammar after you finish revising, when you
edit and proofread your paper. There is no right or wrong way to go about revising a
paper. Develop and practice a process that works best for you.
Next, you'll review some how-to tips to help you fine-tune your own revision process
(Correct answer)Take Breaks
,After you've finished writing the first draft of your essay, take a break. Putting some
space between you and your paper will give you an opportunity to recharge. Also, if you
find yourself getting stuck on a particular spot in your paper, step away for a bit. Taking
a mental break may give you a different perspective when you return.
(Correct answer)Is Your Topic on Target?
When you're refreshed and ready to start revising, your first task is to look back at the
original assignment. Then ask yourself a few questions: Is my paper on topic? Does any
information go off topic?
For example, suppose your paper is about feminist themes in Jane Austen's novels. In
your draft, you've included thoughts on how she uses satire in her novels. When
revising, you realize that you haven't connected your thoughts on satire with feminist
themes at all. So you need to consider whether satire relates. If so, add information to
tie satire to your topic on feminist themes. If not, consider taking that part out.
(Correct answer)Consider Your Thesis
Next, reread your thesis and make sure it is strong by asking yourself some questions:
Does my thesis have a fresh, unique perspective? Or is it too specific? Do all of my
points and facts help to support my thesis? Does any of the information in my paper
contradict my thesis?
The revision process is the perfect time to make changes to your thesis. Consider the
example on feminist themes in Jane Austen's work. Your thesis statement must clearly
tell readers why you consider Jane Austen to be a feminist writer, and it must also
indicate how you will prove this claim. A thesis should be a specific statement. For
example, a thesis that reads "In some ways, Jane Austen's writings show that she might
have been a feminist" does not tell the reader your specific argument. In contrast, here
is an example of a strong thesis: "Jane Austen portrays feminist views in her novels
through strong-willed and independent heroines who decide to live their lives on their
own terms."
While writing a paper, you may discover that you no longer agree with your original
thesis, or that you have a stronger thesis in mind. For example, you may have started
,writing the Jane Austen paper with the thesis that Austen portrays her heroines as
feminists. However, you may have quoted one or more sources that give a different
perspective. These sources show that while Austen's heroines are independent women,
they are not feminists in the modern sense of the word. By revising your thesis, you
create an even stronger thesis that is backed up with evidence from the text.
(Correct answer)Proofreading: Why and How
Once you've finished revising your paper, you can move on to the editing stage. During
this stage, you'll proofread your paper for grammatical and typographical errors. Take a
break before you begin proofreading your paper. As with revising, you'll need fresh eyes
for proofreading. Step away from your paper for a while—anywhere from a couple of
hours to a few days—before you start proofreading. Now would be a good time to
review your previously graded papers to identify specific problem areas that you can fix
while proofreading.
As in the case of revision, there is no right or wrong method for proofreading a paper.
Develop a process that works for you. Read through the tips on the next screen to help
get you started.
(Correct answer)Choose Hard Copy or Electronic
You can proofread using either a hard copy or electronic version of your paper. Choose
the medium that works best for you. When proofreading an electronic version, use the
"track changes" feature or different font colors to call out any changes. If you prefer
proofreading a hard copy of your paper, consider using different colored pens or
markers to mark different types of errors. You can also make corrections or notes in the
margins.
(Correct answer)Read Your Paper Aloud
Reading out loud can help you spot errors that you might otherwise miss when reading
silently. If you stumble when reading something out loud, chances are something is
amiss. Stop and look for a way to fix the problem. For example, if you start to run out of
breath while reading a sentence, it could be a run-on sentence. Similarly, if you're
reading out loud and the wording sounds choppy or awkward, then look at those
phrases or sentences to see how best to rework them.
, (Correct answer)Focus on Common Mistakes
Are there certain grammar errors or typos that you tend to make in essays? It's helpful
to proofread your paper several times, each time searching for a particular type of error
—for example, spelling, comma usage, or capitalization. Checking for all types of errors
in a single reading will cause you to lose focus and possibly overlook something. For
example, if writing sentence fragments rather than complete sentences is a recurring
problem for you, devote one round of proofreading to reading each sentence carefully to
make sure all of your sentences are well-formed and grammatically correct.
Don't Rely on Spell Checkers
Do use the spell-checker on your computer, but don't rely on it to catch everything. The
spell-checker in your word processor cannot catch all typos. For example, if you've
typed she when you really mean the, it won't catch she as a mistake because it is an
actual word. In addition, it can't detect certain words that you have spelled correctly but
used incorrectly, especially if they are similar-sounding words. For example, it won't flag
site instead of cite or their instead of there.
Read Your Paper Backward
Reading your paper backward can help you spot grammar, punctuation, and spelling
errors. If you read the paper backward, sentence by sentence, the content won't distract
you because it won't flow logically. So you can focus on spelling, punctuation, and
grammar.
Learn As You Proofread
When you're unsure about the correct spelling of a word or the use of a punctuation
mark, such as a comma, colon, or semicolon, look it up. Proofreading is a learning
opportunity. You'll sharpen your ability to spot mistakes and learn how to best correct
them.
