English 101 - Phase 7 Assignment 7A

Approaches to Writing - Phase 7 Assignment 7A:
Editing Plan for Paper: Final Version

Assignment 7A - Paper: Final Version
(Estimated Completion Time: 3-5 hours)

What is the assignment?	Based on feedback from Kenn and your writing partner, edit your argumentative research paper. Make small-scale changes that will improve the readibility and delivery of your ideas, such as any of the following: restructure your sentences correct any grammatical errors correct any mechanical errors (errors in punctuation, spelling, italics, capitalization, etc.) eliminate repetitious ideas and wordiness reword language to improve diction reword language to clarify tone and establish voice provide missing information in parenthetical references or on the Works Cited page correct inaccurate information in parenthetical references or on the Works Cited page Your Paper: Final Version will be 8 - 10 pages long, including the Works Cited page. NOTE: There is no maximum page limit.
When is it due?	See Calendar for the due date.
How do I submit the assignment?	Submit your Paper: First Version to Kenn via e-mail, as an attachment (see "Submitting/Reading an Attachment" for instructions on how to submit assignments via e-mail). Use MLA paper format for your submission (standard margins, header, etc.) and give your paper a title that reflects your tentative thesis statement (for example: No Tolerance for Gangs: Parents Who Care--Final Version).
Example of an argumentative research paper (final version)	"Guided into a Disaster," by Ryan Primosch.
How do I edit the second version of a paper into a final version?	Try any of the following writing, research, or reading activities, each of which has been designed to help you to revise your second version into a final version. You are NOT required to try all of the activities, but you ARE required to review them all and try at least one that looks promising.
Any final suggestions?	Read the "Scoring Criteria" and "Helpful Hints" before submitting this assignment.
Any questions or comments for Kenn?
Where do I go next? Congratulations! By completing Phase 7, you have completed the Main Journey. After submitting Assignment 7A go to "The Final Destination." Or, if you wish to submit another assignment for extra credit, go to "Side Trip 3."