1. From Revising to Editing: Working with Peer Groups
From Inquiry to Academic Writing: Chapter 10

2. LEN Personal Review Don’t begin a sentence with “I think.”
Don’t use “I, we,” then change to “you.”
This, that, and those are demonstrative pronouns. Limit their use. Better to rename the subject.
No contractions
Like is not a punctuation.
Avoid passive voice
Editing notes, Ellipses and dashes

3. Preparation for Peer Review
Bring 3 copies of your draft to class.
Have a few questions prepared to pose to your readers about the draft .
Come to class on time, do not come into class after the door is closed.
Miss peer review and you lose a letter grade from your final paper.
Take your meds before you come to class, No attitudes.

4. Revising: “making changes to a paper to reflect new thinking or conceptualizing” (274)
Editing: making “minor changes to what will be the final draft of a paper” (274)
Treats writing as a work in progress
Focuses on new possibilities both within and beyond the text
Focuses on new questions or goals
Considers both purpose and readers’ needs
Encourages further discovery
Treats writing as an almost-finished product
Addresses obvious errors and deficiencies
Focuses on the text alone (not the content!)
Considers grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style
Polishes up the essay

5. Peer Workshops: Some Basic Guidelines
We will be dealing most often with revising
The drafts being work- shopped are works in progress
Be respectful of all group members
Be specific and thorough!
Commenting, “this paper is good” or “this paper needs work” is not constructive or helpful to the writer
Think about the feedback you would value, and try to offer this to your group
Peer Workshops: Some Basic Guidelines

6. The Composition Pyramid page 275
Situation Issue Thesis Argument
Organization
Effective use of sources
to support thesis
Style and
Grammar

7. Writer’s Responsibilities pages 279-280
Come up with a few questions to pose to your reader
Ex: Is my use of description effective? Is my thesis clear? Do you have any suggestions for sources?
Be receptive to suggestions
You don’t have to use every suggestion given
BUT
If you choose not to take a suggestion, have a good reason for it
If you don’t understand what a group member means—ASK!
Writer’s Responsibilities pages

8. Reader’s Responsibilities page 280
Pay attention to the writer’s concerns and respond to his/her questions
Read through the draft once before commenting
Use workshop handouts as a guide
Note “where the draft amused, confused, or persuaded you”
Provide constructive feedback
Let the writer know what aspects of his/her draft are working well
Your role as a live audience includes calling the writer’s attention to how he/she can improve this draft!
Be honest!
Keep The Composition Pyramid in mind while revising
Do not overwhelm the writer with too many revisions
Focus on the most important parts

9. After work-shopping, consider your own draft and notice if aspects you critiqued in your group members’ drafts are also present in your own writing
Keep an open mind
Work-shopping is a great way to get feedback during the writing process
Don’t take suggestions personally, your group members are trying to help
Talk to me if you have concerns regarding feedback you have received
Keep in Mind: