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Naming What We Know By Doug Down

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In the book Naming What We Know “Revision is Central to Developing Writing” by Doug Down, mentions how many students don’t revise their papers because they see it as a form of “punishment for poor performance” (pg.67). Student being asked to revise their essays take it as a form of being told that their paper isn’t worthy enough so they need work on it some more. Another reason why student don’t take the time for revising papers because they feel like it’s a waste of time. Many of us don’t seek feedback from our peers or teacher, so when it comes down to revising your paper you decide not too because you may feel like it’s a waste of time or there is no point because you weren’t able to improve it from your rough draft. Teachers tell us that
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