1. Chapter 4 Revising and Proofreading Messages
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2. 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

3. 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

4. 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