Hey everyone - here are some things I noticed about your midterms (other than the fact that you are all very wise). This is just a start; I'm sure I'll add more later.
--When you're asked WHY you wrote something, don't just say "because it was an assignment." Duh! But why do you think I assigned it? And as you started drafting, did a more personal purpose arise for you?
--Let's pay closer attention to who our audiences are. I always tell you that in assignment sheets so that you know who you are writing for.
--"Flow." Many of you mention it but few define it. What do you mean? Without a definition, it's not only vague to me, but it's probably vague to you. If you say you want to improve your "flow," what are you talking about? Transition words? Transitions sentences b/w paragraphs? The organization/order of your ideas? Of your paragraphs?
--In some of your midterms, I noticed that we aren't all clear on the fact that we'll be revising and polishing up *each* major assignment for the portfolio. You peers' and my comments mean something, so we need to take them into account. We write for readers, and we want to become better writers.
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