-Have you ever taken a stance in a particular issue you are writing about and make your opinions seem stronger than they actually are in order to make your writing better? Have you ever taken it too far like in this particular writer's case?
Reflections on Teacher Comments
-The author talks about "balance" when talking to a student about a professor's comments on her paper. How would you handle a situation where a student feels her professor's comments are mean or too critical?
Hjortshoj Ch.5
-When working with an ESL student, would you be tempted to just fix their grammar rather than focus on their other more thesis based problems?
Bedford rest of Ch.4
-Have you ever used the incentive of a reward to help keep you focused and on task in your writing process? What other ways are there to stay motivated?
Lanham's Paramedic Method
-Have you ever tried eliminating "is" from your writing? If so did you find it greatly improved your writing?
In response to Hjortshoj:
ReplyDeleteI would be very tempted to simply correct grammar for an ESL student. I find that grammar can really cloud a paper that has potential. I think it is important, however, to try and refrain from focusing on grammar and turning ones attention more towards content; after all, the writer (ESL or not) has come to us for another opinion on content and not grammar. If there is a reoccurring grammar mistake I notice though, I think it is perfectly acceptable to bring this to the writer's attention.