EDITING--AN ESSENTIAL ENDEAVOR

Now what did I mean when I wrote that?

OVERVIEW

Editing Process Review Student Exercises Explain Writing Evaluation Sheet Official Memorandum

Assignment

EDIT FIRST TIME THROUGH FOR BIG PICTURE AND FLOW

Read your letter all the way through—out loud and at least one time Does it make sense? Does if read well?

BIG PICTURE AND FLOW, Cont.

Did you give the reader all the information he/she needs?

Did you give reader answers to questions he/she might ask?

Has your memorandum fulfilled it’s purpose--to either inform or call to attention?

BIG PICTURE AND FLOW, Cont.

Will your reader correctly interpret technical jargon/abstractions or need clarification?

Only essential information included?

Proper organizational pattern

Logical movement within memorandum

EDIT SECOND TIME THROUGH FOR PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE

Accurate purpose statement Overview in intro paragraph Closure statement in final paragraph POC line

PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE Cont.

Main ideas stated in topic sentences

Paragraph development (supporting ideas)

Transitions to bind thoughts together

Conversational tone

HOW ABOUT THE THIRD TIME? “MECHANICS AND FORMAT”

Spelling

Effective word choice Grammatically correct

sentence structure

Punctuate correctly!

MECHANICS AND FORMAT, Cont.

No “dead” words and phrases

Active voice

Sentences varied in structure

Correct memorandum format

STUDENT EXERCISE

Exchange drafts

Edit

Review

Questions?????

General philosophy and requirements

The actual grade sheet

Writing Grade Sheet

GRADED ASSIGNMENT

Mobility Readiness Scenario

Due Date:

Questions?

SUMMARY

Editing Process ReviewStudent ExercisesWriting Evaluation SheetOfficial Memorandum

Assignment