Consider the following revision: Original: “The weight of the test parachute (including the upper riser which was permanently attached) was 33.0 pounds (15 kilograms).” Revised: “The weight of the test parachute (including the permanently attached upper riser) was 33.0 pounds (15 kilograms).” Which editing strategy does this revision illustrate?
Read DetailsConsider the following revision: Original: “For that reason we use three successive stages in the development of a signature, each stage being a refinement of the former, and each stage being a better approximation of an object’s spectral properties.” Revised: “For that reason we use three successive stages in the development of a signature, each a refinement of the former, and each a better approximation of an object’s spectral properties.” Which editing strategy does this revision illustrate?
Read DetailsScenario:You are working with a standardized recipe for Vegetable Chili used in a non-commercial foodservice operation.The original recipe has a standard yield of 12 portions, with a standard portion size of 250 g per portion.The operation now requires the production of 90 portions. All production must be completed using U.S. system measuring equipment. Original Standardized Recipe (Metric System):Dried kidney beans: 1.2 kg (weight)Canned diced tomatoes: 2 L (volume)Onions (raw): 600 g (weight, AP)Bell peppers (raw): 500 g (weight, AP)Vegetable stock: 3 L (volume)Oil: 180 mL (volume)Spices: to taste
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