Last touchstone for Workplace Writing II

Step 1: Revise Persuasive Proposal

When finalizing your persuasive essay, you will need to use prior feedback to edit and revise your draft. The final version should be cohesive and have sources integrated throughout. It is also important to proofread and check for grammar and spelling errors. You should not include the draft in your submission. The grader has access to your draft and previous grader feedback.

As you revise you persuasive proposal, you should consider the following components:

Revision Components	Description
Editing and Revising	Significantly revise the essay by adjusting areas like organization, focus, and clarity. Make comprehensive edits to word choice, sentence variety, and style. Edits and revisions should address all the feedback provided by your evaluator.
Cohesion and Source Integration	Present information in a logical order that is easy for the reader to follow. Include smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs. Introduce your sources clearly and in a way that demonstrates their validity to the reader.
Conventions and Proofreading	Double-check for correct formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Ensure that any cited material is represented accurately. Cite all source material properly according to APA guidelines.

Step 2: Reflection Questions

Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

1. How much time did you spend revising your draft? What revision strategies did you use and which worked best for you? (2-3 sentences)
2. List three concrete revisions that you made and explain how you made them. What problem did you fix with each of these revisions? Issues may be unity, cohesion, rhetorical appeals, content, or any other areas on which you received constructive feedback. (4-5 sentences)
3. What did you learn about your writing process or yourself as a writer? How has your understanding of the research process changed as a result of taking this course? (2-3 sentences)

Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

C. Requirements

The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:

• Composition must be 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words).
• Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
• Indent the first line of each paragraph by ½ inch.
• Use a readable 12-point font.
• All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
• Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
• Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
• Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• Sources must be cited following APA guidelines. Refer to the Unit 3 Applying Evidence and Citing and Reference Techniques tutorials for instructions and examples of proper citations.
• Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
• Include all of the assignment components in a single file (the essay and your responses to the reflection questions).
• Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.