Coherence: There may be a gap in understanding between how we read our essays and how others read our essays. How can you be sure that your reader will receive the message you are sending and understand your essay?
We'll work today on constructing your paragraphs in ways that are clear and easy to follow (coherent). And one of the tools to achieve this is Known-New-Old (KNO) Information.
Coherence ppt
Coherence practice handout
Susan's notes from today's class
Review Pages 50-53 in the Hacker text on Coherence.
Optional Practice: Revise the business analysts article for coherence. I'll be showing you my revised version on Thursday, so if you do it you can compare answers.
Select one of the body paragraphs from one of your most recent papers and check it for coherence. Look for word chains and identify KNO. Create a word document which includes three versions of your paragraph: original, mark-up, revised.
Review of conferences: If you haven't already, begin planning your time for the first contract period. Time will go by quicker than you think!
