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Editing the Future
Here are videos, PowerPoint presentations and stories about what editors do, and what they will need to do in the future. Great for career exploration and discussion of how editing has changed and will change as the world of news...
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Sophia: Goals of Revision
This lesson introduces the importance of revision in the writing process. [6:46] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.5 Develop and strengthen writing
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Sophia: Concise Language: Avoiding Redundancy
This screencast offers several methods to help readers spot and fix redundancy in their writing. She discusses why concise writing is important, and specific ways to edit for a more expressive, concise text. Includes short quiz. [3:32]
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Sophia: Proofreading: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces the concept of proofreading. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Proofreading." [3:22]
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Sophia: Substantive Editing
A slideshow intriducing the concept of substantive editing through a series of questions the writer can ask him/herself during the editing process.
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Sophia: Editing Techniques: Meeting the Assignment
This video lesson discusses reviewing a composition to ensure that it meets the assignment. [9:00]
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Sophia: Editing Techniques: Reading Out Loud
This video lesson discusses the benefits of reading a composition out loud as an editing technique. [7:55]
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Sophia: Emphasis: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces the concept of emphasis in writing. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Emphasis."
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Sophia: Levels of Editing
This slide show tutorial introduces the four levels of editing: global, substantive, local, and proofreading.
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Sophia: Revising a Conclusion
This lesson discusses improve a conclusion through revision. [18:45]
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Sophia: Analytical Paper: Thesis: Lesson 1
This lesson discusses selecting a thesis for an analytical paper. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Analytical Paper: Thesis."