Blog #16

 

Over the years and throughout ENG 110 I have developed some revision strategies that work best. I have always adapted well to lots of different writing techniques however the ones on my writing process sheet are the ones I favor most. My favorite active reading strategy overall is to annotate or underline the text. This is very important in gathering strong information- quotes, facts, key words, etc. It makes the reading more understandable as soon as concepts and main ideas are highlighted, also making the writing process easier overall when developing a rough draft. The second strategy that goes in order is brainstorming strategies and I believe that I work best by creating a venn diagram or a web diagram that lists the information out in a different order. Being able to see material presented in a different way allows me to focus better on the main ideas that I need to work on in my essay. Also as simple as it is, I have always made a list with key words on it, and I find that it helps me so much in formulating ideas. My favorite drafting strategies would be to make a duplicate copy of my essay in which I have practiced doing a lot in my ENG 110 class. It is important to go back and review your work when making drafts, and to include the writer’s own opinion. I realized not only was this a way to improve by essay, but to spruce it up with an opinion. My favorite revision strategy is to have a peer review workshop with my peers, as I feel it is the most effective way to get positive feedback. I have used all these strategies in every class, from writing scientific reports to writing prompts in psychology.

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  1. I am a big fan of “mind mapping” or clustering my ideas, as well. The visual can really help me generate new connections and ideas. As you revise for your ePortfolio, can you expand on a specific example of how you have or plan to use these strategies in another project? 3/3

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