Overview of Assignments:
Discussion 1: Revision versus Editing
Compare revision techniques to editing techniques, making sure to address the following points:
· Discuss the key differences between revising and editing.
· Provide an example of what a writer does when revising and what a writer does when editing.
· Explain how much time you believe a writer should spend on each task and why.
· Include a question you have about the content of the assigned reading for the week.
Discussion 2: Revision Sample
Revise your personal essay and post at least two pages of your revision and the revision checklist to the discussion board. Then, add a paragraph addressing the following key points:
· What part of your essay have you decided to revise?
· How did you revise it?