Category Archives: revision

Think, Write, Rethink, Rewrite

Posted on October 29, 2008 by admin

Ask the Center Staff How am I ever going to get this project done if I keep changing my mind???   A couple of weeks ago, I finally figured out a claim for my sustained writing project.  But after reading more and talking … Continue reading →

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Reverse outline before revising

Posted on March 31, 2008 by admin

Outlining is often used to plan a draft, but it is perhaps an even more valuable tool for revision of an existing draft.  Reverse outlining a first draft can help you clarify the claim, think through the logical structure, and organize the … Continue reading →

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Workshops

Posted on February 14, 2008 by admin

Keene State faculty, Tutors now offer a range of in-class workshops to help whole classes move forward in their writing process.   Here’s the workshop request form.  Center for Writing Presentations & Workshops : 1.        Introduction to the Center for Writing—Presentation Length of Time:  … Continue reading →

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Crafting lively sentences

Posted on November 10, 2007 by admin

 Ask the Center Staff I’m drafting a paper and I thought I was satisfied with how I’ve presented my ideas.  But when my roommate read it out loud, it sounded — well – a little boring.  I don’t understand why because the topic is … Continue reading →

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