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Summary
This reading was about methods of revising papers. The author of it compared the
definitions and revision processes of students to that of experienced adult writers.
The author also discusses the lack of research on revision. The author believes
that the reason for this is because the current models of the writing process have
directed attention away from revision (Sommers 577). The author then continues
to say that the models are linear and the writing processes are separated into
discrete stages. Revision is the key difference between speech and writing
because with speech, revision is an afterthought, but with writing, the possibility of
revision distinguishes the written text from speech (Sommers 579). The spoken
word cannot be revised (Sommers 579).
Questions?
Do you believe that students can have the capacity to write with experience?