1. A Guide To Revision
Prof. Karin Falcone
2010

2. Re-vision
From the Latin: literally:
“To See Again”

3. Revision is Not…
A mere proofreading, though a second or third proofread should happen
It is not a rewrite: do not start over or change topics

4. Global Revisions: Structure, Outline, Logic of thought
Move from general to specific
Consider:
Structured Body paragraphs
Audience and purpose
Reading based writing

5. Always revise… Intro and conclusion
Intro weak? Replace it with conclusion (cut and paste) Assertive tone and clarity.
Conclusion repetitive?
Reveal discoveries made during the process: findings, solutions, questions for further research
Write title last

6. Why Revise All writers revise.
As a working journalist and as a poet, I usually end up revising 4 times.
Revisions received within one week of return conference may receive up to one full letter grade higher
Attach new version to original marked up draft and peer reviews with new date

7. Proofreading Know what errors you usually make
Use the proofreader’s marks guide
Go to the writing center
Eliminate “you” and “a lot”: the whole tone of the piece will be more college appropriate
Eliminate wordiness and slang. Use dictionary: replace imprecise vocabulary

8. Citation errors The worst citation errors are plagiarism
“More than Three” rule
Cite any and all words or ideas
Correct in-text citaions: URLS are not enough and they are no longer part of MLA citations at all
Use Handbook: Google Purdue OWL: even prof’s look these rules up

9. Other tools Backwards outline Flash Drive Ready
Too short?: Return to prewriting tools: 6 Reporter’s questions, free write, brainstorm, cluster, key words
Creativity
Discipline
The process is all!