Our Class Blog
Come along as we explore the academic and professional sides of writing. New posts arrive each week throughout the semester.
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George Dila and I Share The Same Brain Cell.
Whether you follow Lamott’s or Dila’s stratedy on revisions remember the key is to find the writing process that works best for you!
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Sommers, “Revision Strategies of Student Writers and Experienced Adult Writers.”
Reading Sommers, “Revision Strategies of Student Writers and Experienced Adult Writers,” and the chapter titled “Revision strategies of student writers”
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First Drafts
A first draft should be a starting point from which I can build my ideas. It’s important to embrace my mistakes and fix them as a writer.
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Analyzing First Drafts
In all three articles, there is a debate on what makes a good writing process when it comes to crafting a good first draft.
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- Wk 10: Collaboration and Failure (55)
- Wk 7: Process Metaphors (80)
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