Elements of Peer Conferencing Revision, Editing, Proofreading.

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Revision, Editing, ProofreadingRevision, Editing, Proofreading

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RevisionAddresses large-scale issues like:• General focus• Purpose• Content• Audience• Organization

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EditingAddresses smaller-scale issues like:• Word choice• Style• Tone• Effectiveness of essay’s transition

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Proofreading

Concerns the appearance of a document. Check for:

• Errors in punctuation• Spelling• Usage• Typos and errors in formatting

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A Plan for Revision

There are two keys to revision:

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First

Try to see your project through another reader’s eyes.

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Second

Give yourself enough time to decide on the changes you want to make, and then make them.

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Don’t be concerned with editing or proofreading.

Think about the whole piece of writing.

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Reading for RevisionTo revise effectively. Imagine you

are someone who is:

• Uninformed about the topic or• Informed but hold a different

viewpoint

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Reading for Revision

Read the draft aloud and make note of any parts that need to be addressed.

Consider the questions on the handout.

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Making the RevisionsConsider:• Do I need more info from the

library?• Do I need to think of more reasons

and details?• Do I need to rearrange paragraphs?• Etc.

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EditingRead Draft Aloud• Mark those places that are

confusing, hard to read, awkward or choppy

• Mark punctuation and spelling errors

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Editing• Underline all transitional words

and phrases

• Are there places that need stronger transitions?

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Editing• Mark any wordy phrases or

sentences• Look for: run-ons, fragments,

dangling modifiers, vague pronouns• Do sentences starting with “it is”

and “there are” require stronger, active verb?

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Editing• Re-read intro and conclusion• Is opening interesting and

effectively introduce the project?• Does the ending pull the paper

together and leave the audience satisfied?

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ProofreadingSpelling, mechanics, and formatting

don’t affect the quality of your argument, but they do affect your credibility.

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ProofreadingSpell Check is great but not perfect.

It won’t catch words like “to”, “too” and “two”

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Proofreading• Print a copy of your draft and read

through carefully.

• You will catch many errors by reading aloud.

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Proofreading• Use your peers as a second and

third set of eyes.

• These eyes are fresher and will catch errors you keep skipping over.

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Proofreading

Make sure the draft is correctly formatted according to the assignment instructions.

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Closing ThoughtsDon’t be afraid to tell your peer if

something doesn’t work. Constructive criticism will help them develop a worthwhile paper. You’ll want a peer to help you make your paper the best it can be so return the favor.

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Credits• Substantial Writing Component

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