COMP 2000 – Journal Entry 7
Answer the following questions about the discourse analysis article, “Professional Editing Strategies Used by Six Editors,” by Jocelyne Bisaillon.

What is the writer trying to find out more about through their research (what research question guides their work)?

The writer is trying to find out more about the revision process. The question that guides their work is “What defines revision in a professional context?”

What is the research methodology of this article (how do they collect their information, and how do they analyze the information they collect)?

They collect their information by analyzing 6 professional editors and how they detect errors in their work. They analyze the information they collect by taking in consideration the tasks that are performed for revision. They use protocol analysis which is used to help understand the process of both writing and revision.

How does professional editing differ from how students revise their own work?

A lot of methods that students use to revise their own work is narrowed down to just re-reading and proofing for grammatical errors. Professional editors use different strategies and methods when revising their work. Professional editors revise work for a living and have more of an urgency to revise until they feel their work is flawless.