Quiz 4: Writing Process

The process for technical writing includes planning, drafting, revising, printing, and publishing.

Writing is recursive, or a backward-and-forward process-in other words, circular in nature.

The writing process is usually the same for everyone.

Freewriting, mapping, and journaling are strategies that can help writers copyedit their writing.

Questioning, reading, mapping, and outlining help a writer focus ideas and figure out subtopics.

A draft is a paper that never changes.

Copyediting means proofreading for correct spelling, grammar, and mechanics.

The topic of a person's writing project may require input from people in several disciplines.

Grouptalk happens when members of a group are willing to go along with the group's preferences without expressing their disagreement.

One of the most important factors for a group to work well together is trust.

What is collaborative writing?

What is the first step of the planning process?

What two positive work habits ensure that an individual is a productive member of a collaborative writing team?

Why is an error-free document so important in the business world?

Outlining is one part of shaping a topic. What is a tentative outline?