Which questions should you ask as you check your rough draft? [choose all that apply]

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Test yourself on the concepts discussed in the video above using the self-grading quiz questions below.

When revising, which of the following questions should you ask? Choose all that apply.

When editing, which of the following questions should you ask? Choose all that apply.

Analyze Some Examples

We want to give you examples of students' writing processes so you can see what they look like. Read the situation; then, read each example and answer the questions that follow it.

The Situation

Dr. Downey asked his class to write about the following topic: McDonalds has been an Olympic sponsor for many years, including the 2010 Winter Games in Canada. The theme of that year's campaign was “Eat like an Olympian.” This theme was criticized for sending the wrong message to children about the nutritional value of McDonalds' food, especially since Olympic athletes typically follow strict diets (no hamburgers and fries) when they are training. A nation-wide student group is considering a letter-writing campaign asking McDonalds to step down as an Olympic sponsor. Do you think McDonalds should step down?

Petra's Response to the Writing Situation from Professor Downey

Questions about Perta's Response to the Writing Situation from Dr. Downey

If Petra is in the revision stage, why has she probably highlighted her thesis statement and topic sentences?

Do Petra's topic sentences support her thesis statement? Why?

Pierre's Response to the Writing Situation from Professor Downey

Questions about Pierre's Response to the Writing Situation from Dr. Downey

Pierre has mostly highlighted grammar issues in his essay.

Pierre should add the following to at least one of his sentences.

Pierre might make which of the following edits to his last paragraph.