Week 13: Revise Like a Writer

Topic: Revising for Mechanics (Grammar) & Levels of Edit

1. Review high-impact (plain language) v. bureaucratic style.

2. Review grammar exercises.

3. Will your errors steal the show?

4. Introduce levels of edit.

Review Mentor Text Assignment

1. Consult all items in the Reflections dropdown menu.

2. Consider this a "comprehensive exam," one that requires that you apply all of the lessons learned in the course.

Weekly assignment

Resources

• High-Impact v. bureaucratic style

• Will your errors steal the show?

  • The English Tutor or The English Tutor

• Grammar exercises

• Levels of edit

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