LINE-BY-LINE EDITINGAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!

By: Anisah KasimSept. 23, 2009

CLIENT: I WANT YOU TO CHECK MY GRAMMAR!CONSULTANT: ERR… WE DON’T DO EDITING.

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CHECKLIST OF CONSULTANT SKILLS

Just RESST….

Recognize

Establish

Stop

Speak up

Take charge

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*results may vary ;)

ACTUAL TIPS*

IN THE BEGINNING…..

Remind the clients of ownership. Ask them what they want to focus on.

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AS YOU GO…..

ModelingPersistent slipsModel positive and negative behaviors

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Error IdentificationCorrect errorsExplain errorsIdentify errors

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AS YOU GO…..

AS YOU GO…..

Guided focusPick one error pattern“Hunt” for that error patternPS: Just one typePPS:Do not get distracted

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AS YOU GO…..

Randomized work pointsPick a random sentenceAsk client to identify error

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IN THE END….

Future planning Bring specific questions Set different themes for different session

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~FIN~