Checking your own writing for logical flow of ideas, punctuation and grammar errors, correct format for references [check with original Guidelines from your target journal].

References:

American Psychological Association, Publication Manual, 6^th Edition, 2009, or other style manual specified by your chosen publication.

Furman A. Have You Hugged a Fact Checker Today? Chronicle of Higher Education April 8, 2011 B20 http://chronicle.com.article/Have-You-Hugged-a-Fact-Checker/126935/

Short for the Long.pdf

Mechanics of Writing (Editing).ppt

Instruction

Short for the Long.pdf will assist you in shortening your sentences by avoiding “filler words.” Many of us learned to use filler words when we were assigned a paper of ten pages, and we only had enough material to fill eight—so we stacked the modifiers and used filler words—anything to reach the magic number of 10! This is a habit writers of journal articles need to unlearn.

As you work on rewriting your first draft into a second draft of your article(s), eliminating unnecessary words will help you achieve a crisper, clearer article.

Review Mechanics of Writing (Editing).ppt. Check on each of the items presented to be sure you have corrected each one that occurs in your writing. Remember, there is no such thing as good writing, only good rewriting!

Assignments:

Both Articles: Second draft of both articles –professional and popular-- including graphs or charts if you are using any.Due March 9 midnight PST Please submit your assignments through the Assignment Page