GEN 001: Purposive Communication

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Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Lesson title: Revising and Editing Materials:

Lesson Objectives: At the end of the lesson, students will:
a. identify steps in the writing process; and, References:
b. edit and revise drafts of a passage. https://owl.excelsior.edu/wp-
content/uploads/sites/2/2016/03/
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1. https://www.englishforeveryone.
org/Topics/Paragraph-
Correction.html

Productivity tip:
Should you study on a full stomach? Breakfast is an important meal – make sure you have eaten
something before you sit down and study. It’s hard to think on an empty stomach. However, know that
being too full may also hinder effective studying. Study your body and eat enough to allow you to still
work effectively.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction
Small changes can be important in written work. There are two distinct processes in making changes in
writing: revising and editing. Essentially, revision is a recurrent process of writing and re-writing whereas
editing focuses more on stylistic and grammatical facts. As a student and future professional, revising and
editing are healthy routines to master as it ensures clearer communication.

B.MAIN LESSON

Activity 2: Content Notes.

Study the diagram. Then, write notes comparing revising and editing in your own words.

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REVISING
(HIGHER ORDER)
*Major changes to a documents content or
structure and organization
*Reformulating
*Re-ordering the information
*Re-seeing the paper as a whole
EDITING
(LOWER ORDER)
*Sentence-level changes
*Sentence structure phrasing
*Focuses on individual sentence and words
*word choice, clarity. conciseness
*Grammar,punctuatiion,spelling

Skill-building, part 1
Now that you already know the differences between revising and editing, let us build these skills. Read the
passage below. Then answer questions about errors in the passage.

Jaime 1) been applying for full–time jobs for several months. 2) The last week he received a
call from the Human Resources director at a computer software 3) company the HR director asked
Jaime 4) could he fly to Manila for a job interview. The company offered to pay for Jaime’s plane
ticket to Chicago, so that he will not have to pay for it himself. Jamie agreed to come for the
interview.

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Since then, Jaime has been busy collecting 5) informaton about the company. He also went
shopping for a new 6) suite. Jaime and his wife have been rehearsing answers to possible interview
questions, so that Jaime will be 7) good and ready his best. Jaime is nervous about the interview, but
8) his looking forward to working at a new place.

1) 5)
A. have been applying A. informates
B. has been applying B. information
C. have applying C. imformation
D. has applied D. informashun
E. Correct as is
2) 6)
A. Last week A. suit.
B. On last week B. soot.
C. The week last C. sooth.
D. Both A and C are correct. D. suite.
3) 7)
A. company, The A. good.
B. company - the B. smart and ready.
C. company. The C. prepared.
D. company! The D. studious.
E. Correct as is
4) 8)
A. if he could fly A. he’s
B. if could he fly B. he is
C. whether he could fly C. he will be
D. Both A and C are correct. D. Both A and B are correct.

Check your answers using the Key to Corrections found in the last pages of this SAS. Give yourself 1 point
for each correct answer. Write your score here: _____

Skill-building, part 2
Great! Now that you already corrected your work, let us improve it. This time, assume that you are Jaime’s
sibling. You are going to share the the same story about Jaime to your audience, who are your parents and
grandparents abroad. Rewrite it according to the given purpose and audience.

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Check for Understanding

Now, let us check how well you understood the ideas in this lesson. Read the statements carefully and
determine whether they are written correctly or incorrectly. Put a check mark on the space before the
number if it is correctly written. If the statement has an error, rewrite the entire statement to make it
correct.

____1. Don’t forget you’re umbrella said mom.

____2. Josh didn’t receive the receipt this afternoon.
____3. Every man, woman, and children are safe here.
____4. I, a citizen of the Philippines, am a proud Filipino.
____5. Did you asked permission for this occasion?

Check your answers using the Key to Corrections found in the last pages of this SAS. Give yourself 1 point
for each correct answer. Write your score here: _____

C. LESSON WRAP-UP

Thinking about Learning

1. What factors lead to low work effort? Describe the factors.

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2. What skill/s was/were improved in you today?

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3. What is the value of today’s lesson for you?

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FAQs
Q: How many times should I revise and edit?
A: It is important to always review your written output. When you make revisions, it is important to read
the entire thing again – not just the sentence you changed - just to make sure the flow and organization is
intact. For formal reports and for high-stakes papers like research papers and theses, it’s adviced that you
have a peer or an adviser look through your work for points of revision and editing.

Q: How can I improve on writing grammatically correct sentences?

A: One way to improve grammar is to read good examples of writing that you can find in reputable
newspapers, magazines, and journals. This exposes you to good language models. Another way is to
review to your grammar lessons from highschool and internalize the rules by writing everyday.

KEY TO CORRECTIONS
Skill Building 1: 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. D
Check for Understanding: ____1. “Don’t forget your umbrella,” said mom.
____2. Josh didn’t receive the receipt this afternoon.
____3. Every man, woman, and child is safe here.
__/_ 4.
____5. Did you ask permission for this occasion?

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