ENG 122 Week 5 Discussion

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Week 5 - Discussion

 The Role of the Editor

Revision, editing, and proofreading are essential parts of the writing process. In this discussion, you’ll reflect upon the role of “self-editor” and how you can improve your final draft.

Prepare

Review the discussion grading criteria and read Chapter 5 in College Writing Handbook. Watch at least one TED video and explore the YouTube channels and apps listed in the “Web Resources”  section of the chapter.

Reflect

Take careful notes as you watch the video(s) and explore apps on your computer or mobile device. Think about your role as a self-editor and how you can improve your final draft paper.

Write

Summarize the video(s) that you reviewed for this assignment and cite the source(s) in APA style. Describe the YouTube channels and apps that you explored and share how you may use them in the future. Share your confidence in (or concerns about) your role as a self-editor and college-level writer. Are you confident in your ability to troubleshoot issues, correct mistakes, and improve your writing? You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images to your introduction.

Remember your APA-style Citations:

•           Parenthetical and In-Text Citations (See Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.))

•           Reference Citations (See Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.))

Respond to Peers

You are expected to engage in this discussion on multiple days throughout the week, Tuesday through Monday. Log in frequently from your computer or through the mobile app to stay engaged.

As you respond to your classmates’ posts, discuss the role of self-editor. Share ideas, explore differences, and think critically about your classmates’ self-reflection as a college-level writer.

Offer advice and information from your work this week to support and encourage classmates. Work together to take action and gain confidence in your writing and editing abilities. You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images in your responses.