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Editing and Revising

This category is for questions about how one would go about taking an incomplete draft and bringing it to the final stages of a composed paper.

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What is the function of topic sentence?

The topic sentence is a primarily prescriptive grammatical term to describe what is usually, but not always, the first sentence in a paragraph. The topic sentence acts as a kind of summary and offers the reader an insightful view of the writer's main ideas for the following paragraph. More than just being a mere summary, however, a topic sentence often provides a claim or an insight directly or indirectly related to the thesis. It adds cohesion to a paper and helps organize ideas both within the paragraph and the whole body of work at large.

What is an example of affiliation?

Any example related to race, creed, or anything cultural, or a company association.

Does the word organization and word outline mean the same in writing?

No, they don't mean the same thing.

Organization is putting your notes and resource material in an order that allows for easy reference while you are writing.

An outline is a written plan or 'blueprint' of the content of what you plan to write.

A outline can be written more easily if notes and resource material are in order, organized.

Not all writers use an outline, but organization of materials is very helpful whether you use one or not.

How to construct a sentence with the word 'acknowledged mail '?

To construct a sentence with the term "acknowledged mail," you could say, "After sending the important documents, I received acknowledged mail confirming their receipt." This sentence effectively incorporates the term while conveying the action of sending and receiving confirmation.

Why is writing described as a process?

Because it is a process. You never stop growing as a writer, and you always find new things to edit and improve in your work.

What are some synonyms of priceless and matchless?

I don't know about 'matchless', but I know 4 synonyms for 'priceless':

1. Irreplaceable

2. Invalueable

3. Inestimable

4. Precious

Sources:

MicroSoft Word 2003

What type of sentence is this a giant monster attacked the warehouse yesterday morning the warehouse makes sneakers?

The monster attacked the house and killed all the people in it.

and yes i noe this is a stupid sentence but it uses the word attacked

yur welcome

btw what would u do if a guy likes u and u dont like them....and like someone else

What is an example of furthermore?

I can give you several sentences.

  • "Furthermore," he added, "I propose that we elect John as club president."
  • This is a sentence; furthermore, it is an example sentence.
  • The old house was dark and spooky; furthermore, I thought I heard someone whispering in the corner.

What are words to use instead of 'are'?

There are not a lot of words to use instead of are, except other forms of "to be"--is, was, were. Normally you have to rewrite the sentence to find a more active verb. For example, my answer could be rewritten like this:

Very few words exist that can replace are. Now the verbs in the sentence are "exist" and "replace."

Sometimes it's difficult to avoid are, just like I did. I could rewrite the sentence again: Now I have used the verbs "exist" and "replace" instead of the "are."

As long as you use mainly active verbs, an occasion are will not hurt your writing.

What is the editing process?

Editing is the process of preparing a written work or presentation for publication by revising and correcting it to conform with generally accepted literary standards for its genre.

What stage of the writing process should you spend most of my time on a.writing my first draft b.revising my material c analyzing my audiences?

Choose your audience, write your first draft, which is mostly a brainstorming version. Most of your time will be revising so that your preferred audience can "get" your message in a logical manner.

Best way to revise for a math test?

The best way to revise for maths is to simply make a start at looking through your excersise book and write down all of the stuff that you are unsure of and spend most time practising that. You could even write some questions down for you to answer! - but remember it's an exam!

'feel badly' or 'feel bad'?

You should say "feel bad" if you are talking about feeling sad, remorseful, or physically unwell--where "bad" refers to your state. Feel is a linking verb in this context, and is used with the predicate adjective bad rather than the adverb badly. The only sense in which "feel badly" is correct is if you are using feel as an action verb. For example, if you have nerve damage and have lost most sensation in your fingers, you probably feel badly (just as you would probably play the piano badly in that condition).

What is clustering writing?

Cluster means to start with a word, then add associated word to the word.

How do you revise written work?

You first read your work and take notes on things that need to be taken out or edited. All author revise different ways, but here are a few suggestions from the pros:

  1. DO NOT read your book and begin revising right after you have completed your work. You must first wait a week until the brainstorms and excitement clears. It is natural for you to be excited especially if this is your first finished novel.
  2. Grab a pen. Now. You WILL need to edit things. Even if you think things are fine the way they are, your editor may not be so confident.
  3. You read through your work while with your pen that you got in suggestion two and circle things that need to be taken out, edited, or needs more detail.
  4. Repeat all three steps at least three times. There is always mistakes or tiny areas that need work, even in a published novel. No novel is perfect, but you want to get as close as possible.

What does no fear mean?

There are different meanings but the main two are: no fear = heck no. And screaming no fear before doing something completely stupid. Remember, there is no such thing as "no fear" fear can only be controlled.