Revision Process and Commentary Guidelines

Zach, a teaching assistant for INTD 106, guides students through revising their writing for Self-Reflection #2. The video covers preparation steps, selecting modules and drafts, using Microsoft Word for tracking changes, and implementing revisions. It concludes with instructions on finalizing and submitting the revised draft and commentary on Canvas.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial presented by Zach?

• How to conduct research for a paper

• How to revise your writing using specific modules

• How to format a document in Microsoft Word

• How to write an essay from scratch

Which modules does Zach mention using for his revision?

• Punctuation, Sentence Structure, and Grammar

• Research, Formatting, and Editing

• Thesis, Argument, and Evidence

• Introduction, Conclusion, and Body

What is the recommended file format for submitting the revised draft on Canvas?

• PDF

• Google Docs

• Microsoft Word

• Plain Text

What feature in Microsoft Word should be enabled to track changes during revision?

• Grammar Check

• Track Changes

• Spell Check

• Word Count

What is the purpose of enabling 'Track Changes' in Microsoft Word?

• To automatically correct grammar

• To track revisions made to the document

• To count the number of words

• To format the document

What is the purpose of adding transition words during the revision process?

• To make the essay longer

• To increase coherence between sentences

• To add more complex vocabulary

• To reduce the word count

How does Zach suggest clarifying the narrative focus of a paper?

• By shortening paragraphs

• By adding more examples

• By rearranging passive voice sentences to active voice

• By using more descriptive language

What should be done after completing the revision of the paper?

• Submit the paper without checking

• Turn off the computer

• Switch simple markup back to all markup

• Print the paper for review

What is the next step after saving the revised draft?

• Share it with classmates

• Print it out

• Email it to the instructor

• Submit it on Canvas

What should be included in the commentary according to Zach?

• References to the three module pages used

• A personal reflection on the course

• A summary of the entire course

• A list of all grammar mistakes