PPT-Revising, revising, revising!

Seminary Hacks Overview Real writing begins not with the first draft of a text but rather with the successive revisions and rewrites of that draft each of which clarifies and refines the argument and message The full set of processes and actions utilized in revision are what creates real writing that is lasting and memorable . The USEPA is revising the Total Coliform Rule (TCR) and is considering collecting data on distribution as part of these revisions. As part of this process, the USEPA is publishing a series of issue p Ben Airth, CSI Program Manager. California Center for Sustainable Energy. Revising CSI Cost Data Reporting. 2. Since program inception, the CSI Program has looked at cost data via $/Watt. CSI Residential Third Party Owned Systems. 7.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. .. e) Make. , confirm, and revise predictions. . What is a prediction? . A prediction is a forecast or an educated guess of what may happen next. Rationale. The act of composing a document is a process. Everyone’s writing process is different. By becoming aware of your personal writing process you will be able to better understand your strengths and weaknesses . Dead Words, Transitions and Comma Splices. Eliminating Dead Words. The following . Dead Words . need to be eliminated from your writing. :. HIGHLIGHT . or CIRCLE them so you know you have to replace the word. social work ethics:. Lessons from Adam Ferguson and the Scottish Enlightenment.  . David . McKendrick and Stephen A. Webb. Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland. Why focus on the Scottish Enlightenment?. Part of Gavilan. . Writing Center’s Portfolio Series. Practical Steps to Successfully Revising Your Essay. Start with the big concerns…. …And Then Worry About Editing. Switch from Writer-Centered to Reader-Centered. Topic sentence should include….. The main . point/ reason . of the body paragraph (the topic). A position/ perspective on that topic. A clear link back to the thesis statement.. Sample thesis statement: . “Say, Mean, Matter” Paragraphs. Format Review. Say. Mean. Matter. This is a direct quote . of what. the text says. . What does the text say? . What happened? . * Must cite text, have a lead-in introducing the quote, or paraphrase.. Formulating a Claim [ Thesis ]. Arguments begin with . claims. , which are debatable and controversial assertions you hope to prove. They must be:. Written as a statement, not as . a question.. Written . Revising. “The more natural a piece of writing seems, the more effort the writer has probably put into revising. Revising is so important that some writers say that writing . is. revising; they reinforce the point by calling their first drafts ‘zero drafts’.” . The Writing Process. Mary Ellen . Guffey. & Dana Loewy, Essentials of Business Communication, 9th Edition. Chapter . 4, . Slide . 2. Phase 3 of the Writing Process. Mary Ellen . Guffey. & Dana Loewy, Essentials of Business Communication, 9th Edition. 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.. Topic Sentences. Does each topic sentence raise one separate and distinct thesis point?. Is each topic sentence clearly linked to the thesis with a reference to the general subject or to your attitude about the subject?.