4/27/2016

Writer's Journal # 18

 Proofing, Formatting


and Producing

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PROOFING, FORMATTING, AND PRODUCING

This week, I have learned how important is to check the written work done by proofing and formatting, so the message intended by the author can be as clear as the he/she intended.

I posted two paragraphs, which are the following:

"Proofing and formatting are two importante and essential ways a writer can - and must - use in order to have a text written in a clearer way, so the reader can understand, beyond any doubt the message given by the author. From the reader persperctive, is basycally the same dynamic of understanding the message given. The more tools the reader has to understand the text, the better for both writer and reader". 


"Grammatical or stylistic issues or mistakes must be avoided, of course. But, once encountered them in a text, the reader must see the broader meaning of the text and try to understand what should had been the correct way to express the message in the text. To break the rules can even be an advantage to the writer and the reader, but only in a context that makes sense, like in a joke, por example, or for stylistc purpose. Other than that, it is better to stick to the rules in order to write - and read - an understandable text".

Responding to some postes, I wrote: "I think the same as they do. In general, this is the message in their texts: he less mistakes done, the better the text to be read. Besides, it's our responsability as human beings to take care and respect language and use it well".

In conclusion, If different readers and writers think of proofing, formatting and producing final pieces of writing in different ways the consequence is a big confusion that will not help get an understandable way of doing the writing material. We need certain rules in order to write better and the readers must apply these rules when they approach a text. 


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PART I: Writer’s Journal # 18 Proofing, Formatting, and Producing

Proofing and formatting are two importante and essential ways a writer can - and must - use in order to have a text written in a clearer way, so the reader can understand, beyond any doubt the message given by the author. From the reader persperctive, is basycally the same dynamic of understanding the message given. The more tools the reader has to understand the text, the better for both writer and reader. 

Grammatical or stylistic issues or mistakes must be avoided, of course. But, once encountered them in a text, the reader must see the broader meaning of the text and try to understand what should had been the correct way to express the message in the text. To break the rules can even be an advantage to the writer and the reader, but only in a context that makes sense, like in a joke, por example, or for stylistc purpose. Other than that, it is better to stick to the rules in order to write - and read - an understandable text.

Responding to some postes, I think the same as they do. In general, this is the message in their texts: he less mistakes done, the better the text to be read. Besides, it's our responsability as human beings to take care and respect language and use it well.

PART II: Writer’s Journal # 18 Proofing, Formatting, and Producing

This week, I have learned how important it is to check the work done by proofing and formattin, so the message intended can be as clear as the author intended.

I posted the following: Proofing and formatting are two importante and essential ways a writer can - and must - use in order to have a text written in a clearer way, so the reader can understand, beyond any doubt the message given by the author. From the reader persperctive, is basycally the same dynamic of understanding the message given. The more tools the reader has to understand the text, the better for both writer and reader. 


Grammatical or stylistic issues or mistakes must be avoided, of course. But, once encountered them in a text, the reader must see the broader meaning of the text and try to understand what should had been the correct way to express the message in the text. To break the rules can even be an advantage to the writer and the reader, but only in a context that makes sense, like in a joke, por example, or for stylistc purpose. Other than that, it is better to stick to the rules in order to write - and read - an understandable text.

Responding to some postes, I think the same as they do. In general, this is the message in their texts: he less mistakes done, the better the text to be read. Besides, it's our responsability as human beings to take care and respect language and use it well.

If different readers and writers think of proofing, formatting and producing final pieces of writing in different ways the consequence is a big confusion that will not help get an understandable way of doing the writing material. We need certain rules in order to write better and the readers must apply these rules when they approach a text. 

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Instructions:


WRITER’S JOURNAL # 18 PROOFING, FORMATTING, AND PRODUCING

This assignment has several steps. In the first step, you'll provide a response to the question.


​The other steps appear below the Your Response field.

Part of any writing project is producing the final product, and part of producing that product includes proofing (reading and editing for grammar and style) and formatting (making sure that what you have written is appropriately formatted for presentation given your project’s context). Sometimes overlooked, this part of a writer’s process can be critical in maintaining that writer’s credibility or ethos with their audience.

This reflection will involve two parts, a discussion and a writer’s journal. 

Part I – Reflect and Respond to the questions about revision. 

Part II – Reflect and Submit your Writer’s Journal reflection to “Revision.” 


PART I: Writer’s Journal # 18 Proofing, Formatting, and Producing

Click the button below to join the discussion about proofing, formatting, and producing. In the discussion forum, please address the following questions:

    • How important is proofing and formatting to you as a writer? How important do you think it is in writing that you read? What do you think of a writer when you encounter grammatical or stylistic issues or mistakes?
    • Are there times when one should break grammatical rules or resist formatting requirements? Why or why not?
Please give these questions some thought; share your reflections with your classmates, read what they have to say, and then respond to the posts of 1 or 2 of your peers. A typical post is 1 or 2 short paragraphs maximum. 


PART II: Writer’s Journal # 18 Proofing, Formatting, and Producing

DIRECTIONS
After you make your initial discussion post, be sure to read at least 2-3 of your peers’ posts. Then, consider (i) what we have learned this week so far, (ii) your answers to the questions in the discussion thread, and (iii) your peers’ responses to the questions above. With this in mind, please answer the following question:

    • What consequences might arise if different readers and writers think of proofing, formatting, and producing final pieces of writing differently? What kind of problems or opportunities might arise?
Be sure to be as detailed and thorough as possible, and use examples to help explain your response. Be sure to read over your response to be sure it says what you want it to say.

SUBMIT
Once you are satisfied with your response, then do the following:


1. Type or copy and paste this writer's journal into your portfolio. Click here to log into your Weebly Account


2. Type or copy and paste this writer's journal into the box provided below in the Self Assessment assignment.


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