Chapter 4 Revising and Proofreading Messages Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

Editing and Rewriting Create vivid images Write clearly Chapter 4 Editing and Rewriting Create vivid images Write clearly Write concisely Check readability Proofread for accuracy Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

Factors Affecting Readability Chapter 4 Factors Affecting Readability Difficulty of words Sentence length Desirable readability index for business writing 8–11 grade Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

Procedures for Proofreading Chapter 4 Use spell check to locate keying errors and repeated words Print a draft of the document Proofread several times 1st for content, organization, and style 2nd for mechanical errors 3rd if document is non-routine or complex Edit for format and layout Print on high-quality paper Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning