FINDING GRANDMA'S WORDS: A CASE STUDY IN THE ART OF REVISING

<p>Most basic writers are not adept at revising their work, often limiting revision to surface changes at the word or sentence level. Research on composing suggests that many writers are hampered in their efforts to revise by their inability to re-examine the content of their writing and by misguided attempts to follow rigid "rules" internalized from teachers and textbooks. The author reviews the research on revising as it relates to a case study of the revising processes of one of her basic writing students. The resulting analysis yields insights into the complexities of revising and suggests possibilities for more productive teacher response to student writing.</p>