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interesting article...
posted by
Marshallengraved
on August 21, 2005 at 4:32 AM
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I agree with you here, May
The first sentence or two in almost any composition sets the tone for the rest of story/article. And, yes, it general introduces an author's opinion--right off the bat.
posted by
Joe_Love
on August 20, 2005 at 4:59 PM
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word.smith, it does make a difference
posted by
Azur
on August 20, 2005 at 2:27 PM
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Thanks for that tip, MayB.
I came across an article last week and the writer recommended reading aloud. I read and re-read, but not alloud, unless I am slightly confused with what I've written - as crazy as that may sound.
posted by
word.smith
on August 20, 2005 at 2:14 PM
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I find it much easier to read aloud after I have written it .
it just makes more sense that way...
posted by
_Symphony_
on August 20, 2005 at 6:27 AM
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No-no, I don't speak while I blog
although I have started moving my lips a lot....
posted by
majroj
on August 20, 2005 at 5:27 AM
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I must admit, I usually read my writing out loud, especially if I'm sending it somewhere.
posted by
Ca88andra
on August 20, 2005 at 1:05 AM
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May b thank you for your comments on my recent post. This issue is very
troubling for me. Thank you.
posted by
Justi
on August 19, 2005 at 10:19 PM
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MayB...
I often do this with my own work if I'm being serious about it. I find it to be extremely beneficial. It really helps me find the grammatical mistakes.
posted by
RedHeadedGypsy
on August 19, 2005 at 9:06 PM
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Majroj, you are lucky you can do that. I am best advised to keep the mouth zipped and the keyboard busy
posted by
Azur
on August 19, 2005 at 9:02 PM
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I save a step. I blog like I speak.
Except I use my hands a lot more.
I will use flowcharting to check a plan or process; too bad it's hard to use flowcharting for writing analysis. I bet I could figure out a way to do it, though.
I'd bet higher that someone else has already done it, though!
posted by
majroj
on August 19, 2005 at 8:51 PM
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I just get really self concious having others read my work out loud, but then maybe that's one of the hurdles you have to overcome to be a really great writer.
posted by
tigerprincess
on August 19, 2005 at 7:37 PM
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Very Good Advice!
posted by
BrightIrish
on August 19, 2005 at 7:23 PM
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reading aloud changes things...but I'll bet some of them would benefit from just reading it back period!
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 7:15 PM
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McNab, with great confidence I can say No. Some don't read and many of them only write when they must but what makes me so sure is that Blogit has a subscription fee.
posted by
Azur
on August 19, 2005 at 6:01 PM
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salient... I had to look it up. Thanks for a "new" word.
posted by
cmoe
on August 19, 2005 at 5:33 PM
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Reading it aloud makes all the difference in the world!!!
I read my stuff aloud to Steve sometimes and 'hear' the mistakes! Good advice!
posted by
ginnieb
on August 19, 2005 at 5:31 PM
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MayB
I wonder if any of your students are bloggers on Blogit?
posted by
johnmacnab
on August 19, 2005 at 3:32 PM
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Maybe
Do as i say not as i do.lol
posted by
mcbreeze
on August 19, 2005 at 3:00 PM
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