Using Post-Writing Strategies

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to;

a. apply the Reading Outline in the new lesson, Using Post-Writing
Strategies
b. differentiate Revision and Editing
c. relate the quote of Kelly Barnhill to the lesson
d. edit your essay on your ambition in life using the steps in
editing
Pre-assessment
Arrange the ungroup words into one paragraph.
for readers. check

Start with before

content clarity a bird’s eye

editing. Now,

view. Always

your draft is ready

 Based on your activity, you might encountered several challenges
like the misorganization of the words. It was too messy, and it was
hard to form the sentences accordingly. That’s true because the words
are randomly given most especially that you had the words “bird’s
eye”. However, the answer is, Start with a bird’s eye view. Always
check content clarity before editing. Now, your draft is ready for
readers.

You might be wondering about its relevance. What you have done
is more on revision and editing. Speaking about relevance, what do
you think is the relevance of your activity into our topic today? How
should we start with a bird’s eye view? What should we revise and
edit? And how should we execute all those things? Let's try answering
all these questions along with the lesson.
 Now, we have arrived at the final stage of the writing process: post-
writing. Many students may take this part for granted, they think that once
they have finished researching and writing their papers, their work is
complete. That is far from the truth. In fact, post-writing is where the hard
work of adding to, deleting from, rewording, and reorganizing your essay
happens. Reason why, for us to be guided easily and simply, let us first
recall and apply our previous topic regarding pre-wing strategies,
particularly Reading Outline.

Below is the important parts of Using Post-Writing Strategies, using Reading

Outline Structures.

I. Using Post-Writing Strategies

A. Steps in Revision
1. Determine the bird’s eye view
2. Portion and adding in, filtering, and re-organizing
B. Steps in Editing
1. Re-read for Subject-Verb-Agreement
2. Re-read for Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
3. Re-read for Spelling and Punctuations
Defining Revision and Editing
Revision is the general process of going back through your whole
draft, from start to end, and improving on or clarifying your writing
subject's meaning. This can include adding in, taking out, moving
around, and polishing certain parts of your draft to make it much more
understandable and easier for reading. Revision focuses on the bigger
picture of your draft so you can resolve any significant issues on
content that may have otherwise been hidden while you were writing.

Editing, known as proofreading, is the more meticulous process of

clarifying meaning by revising each word and line of your draft. This
includes you working on grammatical principles such as subject-verb
agreement, verb tense, noun and pronoun usage, prepositions,
sentence transitions, and verb tense; and typographical matters such
as punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
 Always remember that revision and editing are two different
activities. Isolating one from the other actually makes the rewriting
process much easier. But whether you are revising or editing, it is
important for you to revisit your work with an analytical eye so you can
turn in a satisfying final draft with minimal errors. Only then will your
draft be ready to face your readers.
Steps in Revision
Revision can be simplified in two steps. (1) The first step is to take a
bird's eye view of your draft, to reread it as a whole. Reviewing your
draft this way lets you do two things: Check if you have attained your
writing purpose (to entertain, to enlighten, to persuade, etc.) and check
if you have used the language and tone that best serve your writing
purpose.
For instance, taking this excerpt from the essay of Carmen Nakpil,
“Where is the Patis?”, what do you think is the purpose of it? Is the
choice of language appropriate?

Travel has transcended mere desire to become the ultimate

aspiration for Filipinos. The Filipino's heart is set on venturing beyond
borders. Envisioning oneself as a globe-trotting tourist is a persistent
reverie for many. The allure of exploring the vibrant streets of Hong
Kong, the bustling energy of Tokyo, and the myriad other captivating
cities of Asia, or catching a fleeting glimpse of the timeless beauty of
Rome, the romantic allure of Paris, or the cosmopolitan charm of
 As an ordinary student, you may find the essay as complicated and
complex. The underlined choice of words are too highfalutin.

Now, If we will apply the (2) second step in revising which is the,
Portion and adding in, filtering, and reorganizing, this will be the
improved version of the essay.
Travel has become the great Filipino dream. The Filipino dreams of
going abroad. His most constant vision is that of himself as a tourist.

To visit Hong Kong, Tokyo and other cities of Asia, perchance or to

catch a glimpse of Rome, Paris or London or to go to America (even for
only a week in a fly- specked motel in California) is the sum of all
delights.

As you observed, the paragraph is now clearer and directly

expressed. The topic sentence, subtopic, and the supporting details are
now even more visible.
Steps in Editing
Once you have revised all the content of your draft to your liking,
you can now proceed to the final stage of the writing process: editing.
Remember that editing for proofreading is revising your draft line by
line, word per word, according to proper grammar, spelling
capitalization, and punctuation. Always make sure that content is clear
before you start editing.

As in revising, you will also be required multiple re-readings of your

draft in editing, with each re-reading having a different editing focus
from the last, so you can spot errors more accurately. For example,
(1)take a first re-reading to check only for subject-verb agreement and
correct pronoun usage. (2) Your second re-reading will have you focus
next on sentence fragments and run-on sentences. (3) Your third re-
reading will focus on spelling, your fourth re-reading on punctuation,
and so on and so forth.
 The first step in editing is re-reading for subject-verb-agreement.
Below is an example of error in such step. What do you think is the
mistake?
We usually plays basketball, volleyball, or other team sports. I am
someone who prefers one- on-one games because I am shy and I find it
hard to work in a team.

The mistake is in the first sentence. In subject-verb-agreement, a

plural subject takes a plural verb. The subject we, which is plural,
requires the plural form of the verb plays, which supposedly be play.
 The second step in editing is re-reading for fixing fragments and
run-on sentences. Below is an example of error in such step. What do
you think is the mistake?
Go slow men are at work.

The mistake is the absence of period or comma. The period must be put
after the word “slow” or a comma after the word “go”.
If we put a period after the word “slow”, it means that the road is
passable but rides slowly because there are men at work. Thus, it will
become,
Go slow. Men are at work.

But if we put a comma after the word “go”, that means, riders are
allowed to pass because the men at work are slow. Thus, it can also be,
Go, slow men are at work.
 The third step in editing is re-reading for checking spelling and
punctuations. Below is an example of error in such step. What do you
think is the mistake?
a woman without her man is nothing

The mistake is the absence of punctuations and capitalization. A comma

must be put after the word “woman” and a comma after the word
“man”.
A woman, without her man, is nothing.

In that case, the sentence implies that if a woman does not have a man,
she is considered insignificant.

In contrast, a man could also be insignificant if we place the

punctuations in different placements. Below is the example.
A woman: without her, man is nothing.
 It appears that something as simple as punctuation can determine
someone's abilities. However, punctuation holds significant power. With
just a single mark of a pen, it can define someone's capability. As the
saying goes, commas may be small, but they are terrible.
 Now, if we look below the title of our lesson, there is a quote written
there which says, “That's the magic of revisions—every cut is
necessary, and every cut hurts, but something new always
grows,” by Kelly Barnhill.

This means that there are things in life that need to be revised or
edited. These can be our unnecessary routines, habits, vices, or even
the toxic people in our lives. We have to remember that revision and
editing are not only limited to academic writings but also to life. Indeed,
there are things that need to be filtered and deleted in life; however,
there are also things that need to be fulfilled. We cannot merely delete
or filter; some things need to develop, such as our spiritual aspects,
mental health, and most importantly, our character. It would be useless
to merely remove the negativities in life if we cannot develop what
ought to be improved. It's just a matter of revision.
Developing Mastery
To further develop your understanding, let's try answering these
questions. In your notebook, tell whether it is under Revision or Editing.
Copy and answer.
1. It is the process of going back through your whole draft.
2. The first step is to take a bird's eye view of your draft.
3. Re-reading for subject-verb-agreement.
4. A step of adding in, filtering, and reorganizing.
5. Re-reading for fragments and run-on sentences.
6. Sometimes also known as proofreading.
7. It is the process of clarifying meaning by revising each word or line
of your draft.
8. Re-reading for spelling and punctuations.
9. Always make sure that content is clear before starting editing.
10.Check if you have attained your writing purpose (to entertain,
inform, etc.).
Activity

Now that you've learned various strategies for post-writing, take a

moment to review your essay (ambition/advocacies/principles in life)
and apply the steps for editing. This includes checking for subject-verb
agreement, fixing any sentence fragments or run-on sentences,
correcting spelling errors, and ensuring proper punctuation. Since your
output is double-spaced, make your edits directly in the provided space.
Assignment “KWL”
After learning the different strategies in post writing, go over with your essay and answer the questions given below. Your answers should only
be limited to the space provided.

1. Before writing your essay, what was your plan or purpose?

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2. While working on your content, what challenges did you encounter?

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3. After learning the different strategies in post writing, what have you learned?
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Reference
Tiongson, M.T. & Rodriguez, M.R. (2016). Reading and Writing Skills First Edition. Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Bookstore Inc.