English 190
Description
Freewriting is a technique of nonstop composing designed to loosen restraints we sometimes impose on our own thinking. During Module Four, you had the opportunity to practice freewriting. In this module, you will apply freewriting techniques when writing about your revision strategies for your persuasive essay.
Navigate to the Macmillan textbook Write Now activity, then use the following directions:
Advice about revising can sound dreary, but the process is an important one you engage in regularly—or should. Describe your habits of revision. Explore questions such as the following:
How effective is the introduction for engaging your audience? How well does your thesis statement align with the key points within the essay?
What are the strongest parts of your essay? What revisions, if any, do you need to make to these areas?
- Where do you want to focus the revisions for your essay? How well do you address counterarguments?
- How strong is the conclusion? What revisions will you make to clarify or focus the call to action?
- Do you know your specific areas for growth, and how do you address them? What are they and what tools can you use to revise these areas?
- How much time will you give yourself for a close second, third, and fourth look?
- Write a paragraph or two describing your revision habits. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit for your response on the Macmillan platform. Be sure that your response is within that limit to get credit for your submission. If you have questions or are unclear about the assignment, please reach out to your instructor.
- Once you’ve completed the freewrite, consider which aspects of your essay need the most revision and how you might approach those areas. You can consult the resources in the module to find support for all areas of revision.
Then, you are encouraged to create a plan for yourself for how you will tackle revisions. Remember that revisions are often easier in smaller blocks of time spread throughout the week. Consider scheduling different aspects of revision in about 90-minute chunks within the time that you have for revising your essay.