I guess when I think of the steps I have been taught for
pre-writing, I really have to think of what type of writing I will be doing.
For technical writing, I have been taught to create an
outline. This helps creates a flow chart of ideas that I want to cover. I can
always take things out, or add them in. Research is another big key that is
involved with most tech writing. Before I ever write anything on paper, I
gather as much information as I can on the subject. When I feel I have enough
back-up info, then I go back through everything and eliminate any items or
resources that are found to be un-reliable, or might be irrelevant to the
paper. Once everything is in order, I just go for it. When it’s completed, I
will leave it for a day or two, and then come back to it. This helps find any
errors I have missed. Another set of eyes will look it over and let me know if
it makes sense and if it flows.
Other types of writing, I usually just dive straight into it,
without any outline or such set ways. I might jot down ideas from time to time
before I write, but that is about as sophisticated as it gets. I will write
everything down, and then walk away. When I come back to it, I will pick up on
any changes that need to be made. Will have another person look at it and give
it the thumbs up, then I am done.
As much as I hate burning up paper and ink, I have been
taught (and found very useful) to print out a hard copy to proof read. It
really helps to see it on paper versus digital screen.
PDF question:
I haven’t ever really followed much of this type of
history.., so I am lost in what the author is even talking about. Necessity and Fate, are they supposed to be
actual beings, or just capitalized words to make a point in the writing?
I don't know a great deal about this part of history either, but I do remember a bit of the story he's talking about and I also watched the movie Troy :) Basically, it seems to me, like Gorgias is giving an argument in favor of Helen, who was probably blamed for the 10 year war by a lot of people. It really reminds me of defense attorneys and prosecutors...he's using words as a tool. Since I don't know the whole story I can't say whether he's manipulating the situation with words or giving her a fair argument. Also, I just read through text and couldn't find a capitalized Necessity or Fate...
ReplyDeleteI had to go back and re-read it to find the capitalized words...section (6)
DeleteRumor was a minor deity, there where 3 fates, and Necessity mothered what?
ReplyDeletelol, how did you get through Engrish wit no knowing nutting?
P.S. Good to see you again...old man...how are you keeping up with your princesses?
They are doing great, thanks for asking. My oldest started 3rd grade this year, youngest is attending ASMSU daycare and she loves it.
DeleteHope your family is doing great.
I like to think that those were capitalized to almost personify them. Necessity and Fate are such powerful entities in this instance that they almost take on autonomous, human-like characteristics.
ReplyDeleteCapitalizing when it's not the first word in a sentence can produce a few different affects. In this case when Necessity and Fate are capitalized, like Carson said above, they produce human or even god-like characteristics that depict more in-depth emotions and ideas to the reader. These emotions change how a reader reacts to those words, and in this instance the result works well.
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