Key Terms
The use of varying descriptive words to portray different perspectives.
What is contrast?
This process starts after you've written your first draft.
What is revision?
"When one enters the room, you see a door. I often used that door."
What is audience?
Questioning if there is enough content in your essay to support your story and/or claim.
What is development?
The process by which you choose to revise your essay.
What is technique?
"This is the best essay ever. #essay2020!"
What is a DESPERATE need for form?
The overall organization of your essay.
What is structure?
The act of offering valid, well-reasoned opinions about the work of others.
What is constructive criticism?
"You've heard of the saying 'water under the bridge'."
What is an assumption?
The process of allotting equal attention to various components in your essay.
What is dimension?
The process of subjecting the author's scholarly work to the scrutiny of others in the same field to check its validity and evaluate its suitability for submission.
What is peer review?
"I think I'm going to change the meaning in my peer's essay, I think this will make better sense for them."
What is "don't change the original meaning of the text?"
This is the same throughout your essay, and gives your reader a clear sense of who you are.
What is voice?
Murray's term for the writer in revision.
What is "your own best enemy?"
This is not a primary focus in revision.
What is grammar checking?