Here's today's lesson: Lesson 12. We're zooming through the rest of the semester; next week we will tackle sentence-level revisions, and then we will move on to our draft 1.2 and writing review. The end is near!
As we discussed in class, we're working on revising our introductions and/or conclusions to draft 1.1 this week. Keep in mind, a good introduction:
(1) attracts the reader's attention and
(2) presents the topic and makes a comment on it.
A good conclusion:
(1) leaves readers satisfied that a full discussion has taken place and
(2) helps readers to know what they have learned.
In class today, we evaluated some sample introductions and conclusions as well: Worksheet.
Homework:
- Reading:
- St. Martin's Handbook: Chapters 4i, 4k-l, 5a-b, 5d-e, "Revising Paragraphs Sentences, Words, and Tone," "Editing," "Proofreading the Final Draft"; Chapters 50 and 53, "Concise Writing," "Memorable Prose" pp. 82, 87-92, 661-664, 678-685
- BA8
- Bring a HARD COPY of your most recent draft to class (or if you don't bring a hard copy, you MUST know how to use "Track Changes" on your laptop)
Brief Assignment #8:
Purpose: The introductory paragraph of a document plays a key role in how readers respond to the entire text. In this assignment, you will attempt a revision of your introduction to Draft 1.1. Keep in mind that your original introduction may remain the better of your two efforts.
Description: Your completed assignment should contain the following:
- A copy of your original introduction
- Your revised introduction
- A short summary and evaluation of your revisions, in which you identify and explain what you changed and why
The total length of the analysis should be 300-400 words, NOT including the original and revised introductions.
That should be all for now! Have a great week, and let me know if you have any questions.
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