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order of paragraphs. Where the most important information
goes on the top and the least important information goes at the
back of the paper.
Q) What technology/software do you use for revising and
editing?
A) We are a Macintosh user here at the Beacon. I usually use
Microsoft word. I use Microsoft word for revising and editing
most of the time. For Advertisements our Graphic Designer
uses InDesign.
Q) How does your background affect your revising and editing?
A) Based on what I learned at the University of Washington,
we as journalist, follow a specific rule. We use “The Associated
Press Stylebook” to write and edit. If it’s not in this book, then
we use “Merriam Webster Dictionary”. These are some
examples: 1) We have to find out when to capitalize or when
not to capitalize. 2) When to spell out words when not to spell
out words. 3) How to type numbers, and 4) How to type money.
Also, I should mention that we had to take a test while I was
at the University of Washington.