Assignment 7: Did I forget something?

Writing is a process…Writing is a long process. A paper done well is a long process. Hmmm…as you can see it takes some tries to get it right. Refining a paper can be an experience or it can be quite dull, depending on how much your fixing. Looking at the examples given in the book show that refining can be taken in many different ways. I liked the idea of the mining the ore as far as considering the metaphor as a ways to refine the paper. The little chipping away at the paper is what I would usually do when I revised things. I would try and get into the paper a little bit at a time as opposed to trying to tackle the whole thing at once. The other metaphor I really enjoyed was the painting one. It really reflected my writing style. I punch something out really quickly and hope it’s good enough. The more I’ve written I’ve slowly learned to take more time with my papers. I like thinking that the paper is like a painting with the amount of layers that go into it. If I was to pick a new technique to use for the next paper I write I would probably pick the “cutting” technique. I like the idea of writing too much and then cutting back on the things that aren’t necessary for the paper. I will definitely keep this article in mind and use for reference the next time I’m fixing up a paper or Wikipedia page.