TheWritingProcessWR.pptVIP

Body Paragraphs: Coherence Coherence is achieved when all points connect to form a whole; one point leads to another. Coherence is mainly achieved through the use of transitions. Transitions—words phrases which connect your sentences so that your writing flows smoothly. Write Your Conclusion The concluding paragraph should Contain a minimum of 4 sentences Refer back to the main point, but not simply repeat the thesis Make an observation on what is written NOT introduce any new ideas Create a sense of closure III. Revising Revising is finding correcting problems with content; changing the ideas in your writing to make them clearer, stronger, and more convincing. Revising looks at the “Big Picture”—the Idea level. Revision Strategies Look for Unity Does everything refer back to main point? Does each topic sentence refer to the thesis? Does each sentence in each BP refer back to the topic sentence? Detail and support Does each BP contain at least two examples? Is each example followed by at least one supporting detail? Coherence Are all points connect to form a whole? Are transitions used to move from one idea to the next? Revision Tips Take a break from your draft before attempting to revise. Read your draft out loud and listen to your words. Imagine yourself as your reader. Look for consistent problem areas. Get feedback from peers. Get help from a tutor! IV. Editing Editing is finding and correcting problems with grammar, style, word choice usage, and punctuation. Editing focuses on the “Little Picture”—Word level. Editing Strategies Keep an Error Log to help you identify your problem areas and improve your writing. When editing, review your paper for one type of error at a time; don’t try to read through looking for everything at once. Editing Tips Work with a clean printed copy, double-spaced to allow room to mark corrections. Read your essay backwards. Be cautious of spell-check and grammar-check. Read your essay out loud. Get feedback from peers. Work w