After reading “Why and How We Revise” review the final draft of your first essay. Read the entire essay completely without stopping–even if you see an error that you didn’t notice before, keep reading; do not stop to revise it.
This discussion post will require you to reflect on your writing in Essay #1.
1. Select ONE of the following questions from the “Developing Objectivity” section of the reading article to answer based on the latest reading of your essay.
What are the strengths of my paper?
What are the weaknesses of my paper?
Next, practice analyzing your work. Select THREE of the questions below from the “Analyzing Your Work” section of the reading article to answer based on the latest reading of your essay.
Does the introduction draw in your reader? HOW? Provide examples.
Does your introduction lead your reader clearly to your thesis? Explain using examples from your essay
Does your thesis provide your reader with some sense of the paper’s structure? HOW? Provide examples
Does each paragraph have a topic sentence that clearly controls the paragraph? Provide an example of one of your topic sentences, and explain HOW it serves as a topic sentence and controls the paragraph.
Have you really presented an argument, or is your essay merely a series of observations or a summary of your sources?
Do you see any logical fallacies, including circular reasoning, that may weaken your argument? Provide examples.
Have you provided ample evidence for your argument? Explain
Does your conclusion leave your reader with something to think about or does it simply restate the main points or thesis?
Finally, Select THREE of the following suggestions from the “Tips for Revision” section of the reading article that you will use when revising your next essay AND explain how they will help develop stronger writing skills.
Give yourself adequate time to review
Print a hard copy of your paper
Read your paper out loud
Get a second reader
Be a second reader
Visit a tutoring center
Instructions
Please make sure to reference this week’s reading and your essay in your original discussion post. Post your response to before Friday at 11:59 PM.
Use appropriate diction and syntax when writing your response and responding to at least one of your fellow students. Use correct punctuation, complete sentences, and avoid run -on sentences and fragments.
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