The reading titled, “Fifth Week: Revision Process”, thoroughly indicates and illustrates the importance of the revision process. Revision is the most important aspect in the writing process and without it, growth and progression are beyond the bounds of possibility. The author states that, “revision requires that you loosen your grip” (221). In other words, it is extremely helpful to take a step back, look at your essays, and review the structure of your writings. This will allow the writer to recognize those specific parts in their essays where they can improve and add more details or supportive evidence. This process of re-seeing is crucial. The author is clearly trying to inform the readers that in order to develop balance and clear sense of purpose, they must endure the difficult and repetitive process of revision.
The first step in revision is distinguishing your purpose. Without a purpose the readers are left with a frail sense of direction. In order to catch the audience and formally take a stance on a particular topic, the writer must identify and clarify your purpose as soon as possible. If the writer is unable to determine their purpose for writing then it is important that they develop their position precisely.
In addition to purpose, the thesis statement plays an active role in strengthening the entirety of an essay. The thesis statement reveals the writer's primary points. The thesis statement justifies the writer's purpose and it is important to take a personalized approach when developing this purpose . In other words, it is far more beneficial to add your own voice and personal characterization within an essay, rather that accounting for another person's thoughts or actions.
All throughout this reading, the author repetitively addressed the importance of revision and the significance of attacking the draft, literally. The author provides accommodating exercises, such as "dissecting the fish", "directing the reader's response", and "cut and paste revision", all of which were precious examples of revision. These exercises allow the writer to cut up their essays, see the holes in their previous drafts, and piece different paragraphs together, revealing a completely different composition.
With the semester closing in and the portfolio in close reach, it is safe to say that this reading is a perfect example of where I am at right now in the writing process; the revision process. This reading has helped me distinguish and strengthen my purpose for writing all throughout my Unit 2 and Unit 3 essays. With the help of the "cut and paste revision" exercise, I have acknowledged the importance of revision and how beneficial this process truly is. Being able to look at your own pieces of writing and see them in a completely different way allows room for growth and addition. With this in mind, I will be able to structure my Unit 2 and Unit 3 essays by strengthening my purpose/stance in a creative way and adding depth and voice all throughout each essay.
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