What Proofreading Procedure Should Anthony Use When Proofreading a Technical

question 69

Multiple Choice

What proofreading procedure should Anthony use when proofreading a technical support manual?

• A)Proofread only once, thoroughly checking for errors of various types.
• B)Proofread twice, concentrating in the first pass on content errors and in the second pass on format errors.
• C)Proofread three times, concentrating on content, organization, and style in the first pass, on mechanical errors in the second pass, and reading from right to left on the third pass.
• D)Allow the computer to do the proofreading, as it is more thorough and accurate.

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Definitions:

Drive Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that motivation is a result of biological drives that require satisfaction.

Pull Theories

Theories that propose mechanisms or reasons why people are "pulled" towards certain behaviors or actions, often used in migration studies or motivational psychology.

Expectancy-value Theory

A theory which states that the motivation to engage in a behavior is determined by the expected outcomes and the value of those outcomes to the individual.

Social Needs

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