Jamie Has Completed the First Draft of a Document for Her

question 92

Multiple Choice

Jamie has completed the first draft of a document for her company and must now revise it.What advice should you give Jamie about the revision process?

• A)She should begin by checking the message for spelling and grammar errors and concentrate on increasing readability.
• B)She should begin revising the first draft as soon as she completes it, so that the material is fresh in her mind.
• C)She should check the message to see if all the points are in logical order and the content is organized correctly.
• D)Grammar and spelling are not very important if the message uses electronic media, as modern audiences are pressed for time.
• E)Messages using print media must first be checked for formatting to ensure that the document is visually pleasing.

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