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EDITING--AN ESSENTIAL ENDEAVOR. Now what did I mean when I wrote that?. OVERVIEW. Editing Process Review Student Exercises Explain Writing Evaluation Sheet Official Memorandum Assignment. EDIT FIRST TIME THROUGH FOR BIG PICTURE AND FLOW.
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EDITING--AN ESSENTIAL ENDEAVOR Now what did I mean when I wrote that?
OVERVIEW • Editing Process Review • Student Exercises • Explain Writing Evaluation Sheet • Official Memorandum Assignment
EDIT FIRST TIME THROUGH FOR BIG PICTURE AND FLOW • Read your letter all the way through—out loud and at least one time • Does it make sense? • Does if read well?
BIG PICTURE AND FLOW, Cont. • Did you give the reader all the information he/she needs? • Did you give reader answers to questions he/she might ask? • Has your memorandum fulfilled it’s purpose--to either inform or call to attention?
BIG PICTURE AND FLOW, Cont. • Will your reader correctly interpret technical jargon/abstractions or need clarification? • Only essential information included? • Proper organizational pattern • Logical movement within memorandum
EDIT SECOND TIME THROUGH FOR PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE • Accurate purpose statement • Overview in intro paragraph • Closure statement in final paragraph • POC line
PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE Cont. • Main ideas stated in topic sentences • Paragraph development (supporting ideas) • Transitions to bind thoughts together • Conversational tone
HOW ABOUT THE THIRD TIME? “MECHANICS AND FORMAT” • Spelling • Effective word choice • Grammatically correct sentence structure • Punctuate correctly!
MECHANICS AND FORMAT, Cont. • No “dead” words and phrases • Active voice • Sentences varied in structure • Correct memorandum format
STUDENT EXERCISE • Exchange drafts • Edit • Review • Questions?????
Writing Grade Sheet • General philosophy and requirements • The actual grade sheet
GRADED ASSIGNMENT • Mobility Readiness Scenario • Due Date: • Questions?
SUMMARY • Editing Process Review • Student Exercises • Writing Evaluation Sheet • Official Memorandum Assignment