revising for purpose

Reading Response

Revising has always been my weak point when making my final draft. I know how to fix most grammar and punctuation marks but it is hard for me to fully understand how to make my paper a more complete and interesting piece. After reading these pages on revising by Ballinger, I have come to understand what revising really is and means to us who are revising papers or looking at what someone else has suggested we do for our revision. I feel when I am writing a paper that I am trying to put down as much information or facts that I can make my argument or thesis more creditable or persuasive. Ballenger states that although strong information and facts are good, it is just as important to make your voice easily heard through your writing.
I have seen that my rough drafts for unit 1 and 2 need much work, and from what I have read from others comments on it, is that I need to organize my paper better so my paragraphs transition from one to another more smoothly. Also that omitting things from my paper may actually help it out more. Ballinger also says when revising your papers to look at your thesis and possibly go about changing it or looking at it from a different perspective. This can help you learn more about your topic which will make you more knowledgeable and should allow you have a stronger voice in your writing. In reading “Revising for Purpose” I feel that I will now not only be able to look at my own paper at closer detail but also to look at my fellow classmates papers as well and give them better ideas for revision. Revising is an extremely important characteristic in all aspects of writing and should not be done lightly. Like Ballinger says, revision is for a purpose, to make your writing stronger, more organized, more creative, and overall interesting and fun for your reader.