EW - Module 3 Notes - A study of the basic principles of academic writing, including a series of assignments PDF

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A study of the basic principles of academic writing, including a series of assignments that emphasize logical organization, stylistic clarity, and grammatical precision....

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Module 3 Notes – Revising, Editing, and Proofreading: Revising for Structure & Consistency: -

Writing is an act of communication, with a purpose, a context, and an audience Editing your works allows you to produce the best communication tool possible o A piece of writing that is free of sentence faults & grammatical errors o Uses diction precisely o Conveys though simply and clearly o Has the best chance of being understood and appreciated

Revision steps: - Is your thesis clear and is it well-supported throughout the essay? - Does your thesis statement match your body paragraphs in terms of context and order? - Do the paragraphs follow in a logical order? - Does each paragraph have a single, clear point? - Are your introduction and conclusion engaging?

Creating Reader-Friendly Writing: Editing requirements: - Are your sentences clear? o Do they convey your thoughts correctly? - Do you need to cut words from your writing? - Do the sentences in your paragraphs flow logically? o Are they connected by transitional words when necessary? - Is your point-of-view consistent? - Have you adopted a tone that is right for your purpose and audience? o Is your diction well chosen- not too simple or too complex? Transition words: - In addition to - Furthermore - Moreover - Besides - Than, too, also, both - First, second, third, lastly, finally, etc. - For example, for instance

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As a result, consequently Next, likewise, in the second place, as well as, also

Making Meaning – Sentence building & Punctuation: -

Main clauses should express more important ideas Subordinate clauses/phrases contain less important information and supporting ideas Emphasize information by putting them at the beginning of your sentences Use short sentences occasionally for impact Make sure all sentences are complete o Try not to use fragment sentences Use proper punctuation Writing is free of sentence faults o Ex. comma splices, run-on sentences, etc.

Polishing – Proofreading for Correctness in Grammar & Mechanics: -

Check for spelling mistakes, improper capitalization, missing or misplaces commas, misused colons or semicolons, and problems with pronouns...