Revising for Purpose

Revising your paper is the most important thing a writer can do before being satisfied with the work. He points out that writers build relationships with their papers, like they would with when dating someone and it is tough for them to easily see the negatives. To break this bond with the paper, a writer needs to take the perspective of a reader in order to discover gaps in information or sections of the draft that need more development. He points out that it is best to start with a purpose of your paper, and writing a strong thesis tie in with the purpose. There are different ways a writer can revise their draft and each way is effective, giving the writer a different perspective on the paper. They can get feedback from readers that gives them another viewpoint to the paper. I have found it easiest to read a draft of my paper and have a couple highlighters present. It helps me distinct my input on the paper with the facts that I am taking from research, and allows for me to put my opinions in when needed. Revising for information helps me find quick facts that may be missing in the paper that could ultimately help prove my point in the argument. Also, reading the draft out loud helps me find holes in the paper because it does give me that viewpoint of the reader and if sentences are not making sense to me, chances are the reader isn't making sense of it either.