Grammar Boot Camp

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The Writing Process

• When writing, follow these steps
• A. Analyze the Assignment
• B. Brainstorm
• C. Create an Outline
• D. Write Draft
• E. Edit for Content, Grammar Mechanics

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This workshop will teach you to

• E. Edit for Content, Grammar Mechanics
• Revise the content of your essay
• Proof read your essay for grammar and mechanics

Re-vision means looking at your writing with new
eyes and making changes to improve it.
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Revise for Content

• Content what you are saying
• Two Ways to Revise for Content
• 1. Claritymake sure your ideas are clear.
• 2. Coherencemake sure your ideas make sense.

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Revise for Content1. Clarity

• Review Word Choice
• Use language that is appropriate for the
  audience, purpose and occasion.

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Revise for Content1. Clarity

• Audience Potential employer
• Purpose To secure a position
• Occasion Job interview

Youll like me for this job cause I dont loaf
around.
I am qualified for this position because I am a
diligent worker.
Inappropriate word choice
Appropriate word choice
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Revise for Content1. Clarity

• Avoid Repetition
• Do not over use the same words or sentence
  patterns.

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Revise for Content1. Clarity

• Avoid Repetitious Word Choice

The decision was fair and just.
The decision was fair.
Repetitious word choice
Appropriate revision
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Revise for Content1. Clarity

• Avoid Repetitious Structure

College is my goal and has been my dream since
childhood.
College is my goal. College has been my dream
since childhood.
Repetitious sentence structure
Appropriate revision
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Revise for Content2. Coherence

• Use Transitions
• Add transitional words and phrases to show the
  relationship between ideas

accordingly conversely  however      in spite of
also   finally    in addition moreover certainl
y for example in contrast   nevertheless
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Revise for Content2. Coherence

• Use Transitions

Charles did not study. He failed the test.
Charles did not study. As a result, he failed the
test.
Lack of coherence
Appropriate Revision
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Revise for Content2. Coherence

• Paragraph Unity
• Analyze your paragraphs to ensure that the ideas
  are harmoniously linked together by a common
  topic.

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Revise for Content2. Coherence

• Paragraph Unity

For the sake of the health of its citizens,
Corpus Christis water supply needs to be closely
monitored. People come to Corpus to watch the
Hooks play baseball.
For the sake of the health of its citizens,
Corpus Christis water supply needs to be closely
monitored. Also, a questionable water
supply could harm tourism.
Appropriate Paragraph Division
Lack of Unity
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Revise for Grammar

• Grammar sentence structure (syntax)
• Three Ways to Revise for Grammar
• 1. Proofread for fragments
• 2. Proofread for run-ons
• 3. Proofread for comma splices

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Revise for Grammar1. Fragment

• Fragment
• A fragment is an incomplete thought punctuated as
  though it is complete.

After I read my book.
After I read my book, I will write a report.
Fragment
Correct
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Revise for Grammar2. Run-on

• Run-on
• A run-on occurs when one complete thought runs
  into another due to a lack of punctuation.

His guitar is well-made it is a Taylor.
His guitar is well-made. It is a Taylor.
Run-on
Correct
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Revise for Grammar3. Comma Splice

• Comma Splice
• A comma splice occurs when two complete thoughts
  are separated by only a comma.

Her favorite color is orange, his favorite is
blue.
Her favorite color is orange. His favorite is
blue.
Run-on
Correct
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Revise for Mechanics

• Mechanics punctuation spelling
• Two Ways to Revise for Mechanics
• 1. Proofread for comma use
• 2. Proofread for spelling

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Revise for Mechanics1. Comma Errors

• Comma Rule 1
• Use commas to separate items in a series.

The teacher required a book, pencil, and pen.
The teacher required a book pencil and pen.
Correct
Missing commas
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Revise for Mechanics1. Comma Errors

• Comma Rule 2
• Use commas to set off introductory elements.

Because I forgot my calendar I missed the
appointment.
Because I forgot my calendar, I missed the
appointment.
Correct
Missing a comma
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Revise for Mechanics2. Check Spelling

• Spelling Rule 1
• i comes before e unless c precedes them.

The cashier gave me a reciept for my purchase.
The cashier gave me a receipt for my purchase.
Correct
Incorrect
Remember to use a dictionary and spell check!
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Revise for Mechanics2. Check Spelling

• Spelling Rule 2
• Add an es when making a plural of a word that
  ends in a vowel.

Grandpa grows tomatos in his garden.
Grandpa grows tomatoes in his garden.
Incorrect
Correct
Remember to use a dictionary and spell check!
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Congratulations!

• You have successfully completed
• Session Three of
• Essay Boot Camp!
• For more information on how to start your essay,
  visit a friendly, professional tutor at the Stone
  Writing Center.
• SW 104, East Campus 698-1364
  www.delmar.edu/engl/wrtctr