Monday, September 15, 2008

More Tips and Hints after E.1 Drafts

Here are some things that have popped up since I responded to your E.1 drafts:

• You are always free to ABANDON an essay draft; yes, you can start an entirely new draft/essay at any point during the process of any essay. Real writers do that, and you may also (just keep in mind that we have slightly different requirements in the academic world for completing our writing "assignments").

• When you check a number on the Conventional Language web spot, note that each number has revision guidelines—edit, delete, revise, or add. Note what the number suggests!

• Consider that I responded to your drafts after ONE reading; my initial responses could be off-base. Think about my comments, but do not feel they are commandments! (I changed my mind about one student's essay today.)

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