Reflecting on Your Writing: Proofreading
Proofreading and ensuring correct grammar and punctuation is an important final step before completing any scholarly writing assignment.
Be sure to allot the necessary time for this step when planning the timeline for this and future assignments.
This week's Learning Resources will help you better understand the proofreading tools available to you so that you can submit a strong final draft.
For this Discussion, you will reflect on your own writing in relation to final proofreading.
Based on what you have learned from the week's Resources, you will share your thoughts and experiences on proofreading.
You may also choose to reflect on any grammar- or punctuation-related strategies you have used in the past or are currently using.
To prepare:
Review the Learning Resources on proofreading.
Review the Learning Resources on grammar and punctuation.
Reflect on your writing process in relation to proofreading. You may even choose to consider how you approached this specific assignment in relation to proofreading, grammar, and/or punctuation.
Post a 1- to 2-paragraph reflection with at least 1 reference on your use of proofreading.
(Note: You may choose to reflect specifically on how you will apply concepts of proofreading in this week's Assignment.)
In addition, identify any grammar-related issues in your writing and ways you have addressed them in this course.