Answer: NO. Any experienced reader will instantly see through such a scheme and will likely become irritated by the resulting “fluffy” prose.
Growing up, we were taught to use filler words and writing an outlandish sentence just to fill in the minimum word requirement. I've always felt annoyed about this because we do not talk to each other like this in real life. Typically, we get to the point. So, I'm happy that getting to the point is more acceptable now.
thesis statement is often a single sentence
It's important to have a strong thesis statement so the reader can understand what you are writing about.
Another helpful technique in the final revision process is to have someone read your paper aloud to you.
I think hearing someone else read it aloud to me helps me hear it the way the reader would understand it. I haven't considered this technique before but will use it moving forward.
Pay attention to your word usage; try to leave little room for misinterpretation when the audience reads your piece.
Wording is very important! I try my best to select my wording carefully so that I can convey the proper meaning to the reader.
Revising requires a significant alteration in a piece of writing, such as enriching the content, or giving the piece clarity; editing, however, is not as involved and includes fixing typos and grammatical errors.
I haven't really considered the difference between revising and editing before. I assumed they were the same but they are not!
You can offer to be another pair of eyes for peers in exchange for them doing the same for you.
A second pair of eyes is usually beneficial. We do this at work and it allows us to help each other out.
Although you might think editing and proofreading aren’t necessary since you were fairly careful when you were writing, the truth is that even the brightest people and best writers make mistakes when they write.
This shows us that we are all human's and human errors are likely to happen. It has nothing to do with our intelligence, it has to do with mistakes that happen to all of us. And it's okay!
When receiving peer feedback, remember that your classmates are being asked to perform a task and that they, just like you, are just trying to perform the task the teacher asked them to perform.
It’s important to keep an open mind and accept constructive criticism positively, because it’s meant to help you grow, not to attack you. On the contrary, it shows that others are on your side and want to see you succeed.
Without primary support, your argument may not be convincing.
Just like building a house, a solid foundation is necessary for creating something strong and lasting.
The writing you complete in all your courses exposes how analytically and critically your mind works.
Writing is a powerful way to express yourself and invite others into your thoughts.
If you are writing a research paper, then you will need to follow more steps, which are covered in detail later in this book.
Research papers do require additional steps but it can be enjoyable if you write about a subject that you are interested in.
The more clearly you tell your story, the more emotionally engaged your audience is likely to be. A reader may not have experienced similar life circumstances as yours, but that doesn’t mean the reader won’t be able to identify emotionally with what you and your characters go through.
Being able to communicate clearly and convey what you want the reader to understand is important, as it allows the reader to interpret your story properly.
Free-writing is an exercise in which you write freely about any topic for a set amount of time (usually three to five minutes). During the time limit, you may jot down any thoughts that come to your mind. Try not to worry about grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Instead, write as quickly as you can without stopping.
This is a strategy I typically use. Writing a rough draft allows me to have a better outcome because it relieves the pressure of getting everything perfect on the first try.
Prewriting is the stage of the writing process where you transfer your abstract thoughts into more concrete ideas in ink on paper (or in type on a computer screen).
Prewriting has immensely helped me organize my thoughts and write better papers. Taking this step is a must!
When faced with a blank page, however, experienced writers remind themselves that writing, like other everyday activities, is a process.
Writing, like many other things in life, is a process.
Finding the main point gives you a framework to organize the details presented in the reading and relate the reading to concepts you learned in class or through other reading assignments.
Understanding and identifying the authors main point will not only help you summarize the text, but it will help you become a better writer. You can use their style of writing as a reference when brain storming on how effectively get your point across when writing a paper.
Read when you’re awake, not when you’re about to take a nap or go to sleep for the night. Read with light snacks and water to drink nearby. No one can stay focused on an empty stomach!
I constantly have to remind myself to prioritize my tasks for the day. Reading takes time and effort so it might be wise to read after I ate breakfast and before I start working on other day to day tasks.
research shows that cramming and procrastinating have to do with emotional dysregulation that can be helped with good time management skills.
I tend to want to do everything at once and have it all completed as quickly as possible, but that only overwhelms (emotional regulation) me and allows room for mistakes. Giving myself realistic time lines allows me to better manage my time and being successful with my tasks.