Rewrite Policy

Because revising is an excellent way of improving one’s writing, I will be allowing optional rewrites for Essay #1. More than merely “correcting” the essays or “fixing” my comments, these revisions must not only apply my feedback but go beyond that to improve the paper overall.

Requirements

Conference: In order to eligible for a rewrite, students must set an individual appointment with me to discuss their paper and revision strategies.

Writing Center Consultation: As part of the revision process, you must set an appointment with a writing center consultant. This consultation can occur either before your revisions to work through my comments or after your revisions to discuss how revisions addressed the comments. After your consultation, you will receive a consultant session record. You must turn a copy of this document in with the revision packet. Writing centers are located in Simpkins Hall and locations in the residence halls and Malpass Library. To set an appointment, 298-2815.

Rewrite: Revisions should address all marginal comments made on the original – not only locally where I noted the issue but any place throughout the paper where that comment may apply. I typically do not mark every instance of an error or comment. Suggestions and issues noted in the end comments should, of course, be applied throughout the paper. Revisions should also extend beyond my comments to improve other elements of the paper as well

Revision Memo: Each revision must be accompanied by a 1-2 page, typed, single-spaced revision memo. This memo should specifically discuss all changes made to the revision (and account for any changes not made). I do not mean detail ever corrected punctuation but if you fixed your semi-colon usage throughout you would mention it. This memo should also point out revisions you made which were NOT noted in my comments but which improved the paper. Finally, it should discuss why specifically the revision is superior to the original. If this memo does not contain sufficient detail or discussion, I will return the revision packet to the student for re-submission.

Depending on the quality and comprehensiveness of the revision and the revision memo, students may earn up to 15% to their original grade. Failure to comply with any of these requirements will result in no additional points being awarded.

Due Date: Students must turn in a clean copy of their revised paper AND the original version bearing my comments by December 7th. LATE revisions will not be accepted.