Kaplan
University
Writing Center
April Workshop Schedule: Revision
Kaplan University Writing Center workshops are available to all students
at Kaplan University. There is no registration or signup required. Please
note the date and time of the workshops you would like to attend, click on
the link provided, sign in as a guest by typing in your name, and click Attend Meeting. Faculty are always welcome to attend!
All workshops are recorded. Recording links are available on the Writing
Center workshops page 1-2 business days after the workshop has taken
place. Workshop schedules are also posted on that same page. For questions about our workshops or other Writing Center resources or services,
please contact Diane Martinez at dmartinez@kaplan.edu.
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 Writing Workshops
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Program
Improve Your Writing Skills Through Blogging!
Have an idea or interest to share and explore? Need some writing practice without the
hassle of grades? Join the KUWC Bloggers Group! Practicing your writing through
blogging may help you improve your skills. Plus, the support that you receive from others may inspire you to blog for life! To join or for more information, contact
JBoone2@kaplan.edu. Our next meeting is Monday, April 9, 2012, from 9:00-10:00
PM ET. Meeting Link: http://khe2.adobeconnect.com/kuwcbloggers/
Listen and Learn
Visit our Effective Writing Podcast Series page
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April Workshop Schedule: Revision
Global Issues in Revision
Monday, April 9, 8:00 PM ET
Workshop Link: http://khe2.adobeconnect.com/global0409/
The two most commonly confused parts of the writing process are editing and revision.
Understanding how these parts of the writing process are distinct and separate is crucial to
your success as a writer. While editing has its place in terms of correctness and style
(grammar mistakes, spelling errors, and flexible usage, for instance), the heavy lifting takes
place during revision. To facilitate this, we will prioritize revision strategies between global
and local concerns. In particular, we’ll look at how to make meaningful changes to content
and structure.
Presented by: Jan Stallard
Audience Awareness & Voice During Revision
Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 PM ET
Workshop Link: http://khe2.adobeconnect.com/audience0410/
There are many aspects of writing to consider during the revision process. One of the most
important considerations is audience. Whom are you writing to, and are you reaching that
audience for the purpose you intend? The other thing to consider is how you are speaking
to that audience, which is where voice comes in. In this workshop, Ann will show you ways
to ensure your writing is especially crafted toward your intended audience.
Presented by: Ann Reich
Revising for Meaning
Thursday, April 12, 2:00 PM ET
Workshop Link: http://khe2.adobeconnect.com/revisingformeaning0412/
Revision is a critical part of the composing process, yet many writers mistakenly think that
identifying and correcting errors lie at the heart of revision. Revision, however, addresses
not only sentence-level issues that help writers polish their prose, but it also requires the
writer to consider the larger, more substantive issues such as structure, organization, unity,
meaning, and language use. This workshop discusses the role of macro-level revision concerns in one’s writing and explores a variety of strategies to help the writer revise with purpose.
Presented by: Carrie Hannigan
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Benefits of Post-Draft Outlining
Tuesday, April 17, 1:00 PM ET
Workshop Link: http://khe2.adobeconnect.com/postdraft0417/
It may seem strange to think about outlining after you have written a draft and you are
moving into the revision stages, but post-draft outlines can be extremely helpful. During
this workshop, Stephanie will show you how to put together a post-draft outline and discuss ways to use this outline during the revision process.
Presented by: Stephanie Thompson
Writing Concisely
Thursday, April 26, 7:00 PM ET
Workshop Link: http://khe2.adobeconnect.com/writingconcisely0426/
Writing concisely does not mean taking out detail. It does not always mean trimming your
words either. Concise writing is clear writing that uses only necessary words to convey the
meaning you intend. In this workshop, Ellen will show you how to review your writing during
the revision process to ensure your meaning is clear and focused.
Presented by: Ellen Manning
How to Revise Your Paper After Paper Review
Friday, April 27, 2:00 PM ET
Workshop Link: http://khe2.adobeconnect.com/paperreview0427/
Many students use the Writing Center Paper Review service, but sometimes there is confusion
on how to revise your paper once you receive it back with comments. In this workshop, Joni will
explain what holistic review is and how to take the comments you receive in paper review and
revise so that you end up with a better, stronger paper in all areas of your writing.
Presented by: Joni Boone
Revision Strategies
Saturday, April 28, 1:00 PM ET
Workshop Link: http://khe2.adobeconnect.com/revisionstrategies0428/
Revision can begin only when the other major steps of the writing process are complete: prewriting and research, thesis development, and drafting. Revision involves editing and proofreading, and this workshop provides you with techniques to focus on those two aspects of writing, which are appropriate for the latter stages of the writing process.
Presented by: Sam Zahran