Proofreading exercise for Research Paper draft 1 -- April 18, 2002 -- English 300C
- If you are far behind on the assignment, use this time to make some progress on your paper. Please see me if you have questions or problems. Ideally, if you don't have a paper for me today, you will put it in my box by 4 PM tomorrow.
- Although this is only a draft, I do expect you to incorporate and cite your sources properly, and to include a list of works cited.
- Some people have a mental block that prevents them from seeing errors on screen, so it may be a good idea to print out your paper draft and work from hard copy.
- You may work in pairs or groups if you wish, especially if you want to read your paper out loud or have someone read it to you. Please try not to be too loud so that we can all concentrate in the same space. If you would like to go somewhere else, please check with me first.
1. Use one or more of the following guides to proofreading to check your paper2. Use Ballenger's list of "Ten Common Mistakes" on pages 230-232 to check over your draft. Yes, I know that some of you did not bring The Curious Researcher to class. I have extra copies you may borrow, but be sure to return them at the end of class.
- Purdue University Online Writing Lab's Editing and Proofreading Strategies for Revision
- Valerie Hardcastle's Tips for Proofreading
- University of Wisconsin's Proofreading Guide
- San Francisco State University's Proofreading Tips
3. Look over the individual appointment instructions and be sure that you have answered all your questions about how to prepare for your appointment next week. Please let me know if you are unsure about any of the requirements.
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Created by Michael Day
April 18, 2002
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