Elements of Peer Conferencing Revision, Editing, Proofreading.
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Elements of Elements of Peer ConferencingPeer Conferencing
Elements of Elements of Peer ConferencingPeer Conferencing
Revision, Editing, ProofreadingRevision, Editing, Proofreading
RevisionAddresses large-scale issues like:• General focus• Purpose• Content• Audience• Organization
EditingAddresses smaller-scale issues like:• Word choice• Style• Tone• Effectiveness of essay’s transition
Proofreading
Concerns the appearance of a document. Check for:
• Errors in punctuation• Spelling• Usage• Typos and errors in formatting
A Plan for Revision
There are two keys to revision:
First
Try to see your project through another reader’s eyes.
Second
Give yourself enough time to decide on the changes you want to make, and then make them.
Don’t be concerned with editing or proofreading.
Think about the whole piece of writing.
Reading for RevisionTo revise effectively. Imagine you
are someone who is:
• Uninformed about the topic or• Informed but hold a different
viewpoint
Reading for Revision
Read the draft aloud and make note of any parts that need to be addressed.
Consider the questions on the handout.
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.
EditingRead Draft Aloud• Mark those places that are
confusing, hard to read, awkward or choppy
• Mark punctuation and spelling errors
Editing• Underline all transitional words
and phrases
• Are there places that need stronger transitions?
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?
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?
ProofreadingSpelling, mechanics, and formatting
don’t affect the quality of your argument, but they do affect your credibility.
ProofreadingSpell Check is great but not perfect.
It won’t catch words like “to”, “too” and “two”
Proofreading• Print a copy of your draft and read
through carefully.
• You will catch many errors by reading aloud.
Proofreading• Use your peers as a second and
third set of eyes.
• These eyes are fresher and will catch errors you keep skipping over.
Proofreading
Make sure the draft is correctly formatted according to the assignment instructions.
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.
Credits• Substantial Writing Component
Resource Office at the University of Texas at Austin