Discussion 7/8

[Name of the Writer]

[Name of Instructor]

English

[Date]

Discussion 7/8

Writing is not only about putting the words on the paper. It is about expressing the idea. Whatever written on the paper does not make a sense every time. Therefore, the writing process goes through several stages to produce a sound and useful document. A proper writing process helps to organize the opinions and helps to write with a flow.

Discussion 7

In order to write successfully, write it well. These lines motivate me to improve my writing skills. At the same time, it also helps me to use my time creatively and competently. As the writing process goes through several steps before a final draft. The same way, I wrote my essay. Initially, I came up with a first draft. When I was done with the first draft, I read it. Surprisingly, I found so many errors and broken sentences in the paper. However, when I was writing it did not seem that there will be errors in the writing. In the end, when I went through it, I realized that it needs some amendments. It required a thorough revision. Finally, it was decided to go through the paper again and fix the errors. Revision is not just correcting the spelling or grammatical errors. It is about producing a perfect paper. During the revision, I looked at whether the ideas are communicated clearly or not. At the same time, the essay was also checked for the organization and paragraph structure.

Moreover, Introduction is the major part of the paper. A substantial introduction puts an impression on the reader. Introduction part gives an overview of the paper, and it contains the thesis statement in it. On the basis of this statement, the whole paper is written. Therefore, an introduction is an essential part of an essay. Likewise, in the body of the essay, all the arguments and information are written in the form of short paragraphs. Every paragraph starts with a topic sentence, and the rest of the sentences in the paragraph will be discussing the same idea through examples and discussions. During the revision, I looked whether there is an organization between the paragraphs or not. Finally, the conclusion sums up all the points discussed in the essay. There is a big difference between revising and editing. Revising means rewriting or adding new things to the essay whereas in editing a person only focuses the grammatical and spelling errors. Likewise, I revised my first essay and fixed the thesis statement. Also, went through paragraphs and added so many new points in the composition. The revision processed I used is not very different from others. I have been through all the steps which were required.

Discussion 8

Going through the sample given in the book, so many changes can be found between the first and final draft. In the example, the writer has extensively revised her document. Many times, it happens that students or writers abruptly use the words which influence the tone of the essay. Likewise, the writer has identified the informal tone in the paper, and she replaces those words with appropriate words. Moreover, she has fixed the introduction by fixing the errors. The introduction needs to be short and concise. Thus, the writer has deleted a quotation from the introduction part. There is much improvement in the second part, as it is well-organized and well-structured now. Moreover, the writer has also inserted the transition words in the new draft. Now, there is cohesion between the paragraphs.

I agree with the posting, and it is much improved now. It is thoroughly revised. After the revision, it looks more informative and sound professional.

Works Cited

Kennedy, X. J., Dorothy Mintzlaff Kennedy, and Jane E. Aaron. The Brief Bedford Reader. Ed. Ellen Kuhl Repetto. Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.