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Some strategies for editing:
Introduction
"global level" changes to thesis, content, structure, claims, etc.
"local level" changes to grammar, word choice, punctuation, etc.
background, context, or relevant "hook"
organizational game-plan for paper
thesis statement
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
summarize main claims.
don't introduce new claims,
but do answer the "So what?" question.
There are many ways to answer the "so what?" question. Ask your instructor and/or PWC, and think: Does my thesis relate to the themes of the class? Have I provided new insight on my topic? What does my research suggest for the rest of the scholars interested in my topic? How do my ideas connect to wider societal trends? Etc.
Make subarguments:
Bring in outside research:
Topic: Public transportation for college students
"Would HT students benefit from HT having a deal with Capital Metro?"
"HT students would benefit from HT creating a partnership with Capitol Metro."
Thesis: "If HT were to create a partnership with Capitol Metro to acquire HT students free or discounted assess to public transportation, HT students would benefit financially, socially, and environmentally."
Create a transition:
Moving from topic to research question to thesis may not be a smooth process. Expect that your topic, research question, and thesis statement might change or evolve as you learn more and think differently about your topic.
What is the assignment asking me to do?
What are the keywords and specific questions in the assignment prompt?
Who is my audience? What do I know about them?
Do prelimenary reading in the primary and secondary sources
that your instructor recommends.
Notice trends, unanswered questions, key terms, connections, etc.
Free-write, brainstorm, talk it out, meet with a PWC...
The best writers allow themselves time and flexibility to move back and forth through their writing processes before arriving at a finished product.
When is the paper due?
How much time do plan to spend on it?
When and how do I plan to do my research?
Will my instructor be looking at any drafts? Under what conditions?
Will there be a peer review?
When should I seek a consultation from a peer writing consultant?
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HT Writers' Studio
Adapted in part from "The Writing Process," a presentation developed by the University Writing Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
@HTWritersStudio
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Mon-Thurs: 7:30am - 9:00pm
Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
@HTWritersStudio
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 7:30am - 9:00pm
Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm