Betsy Echagarrua

Professor Pierson

ENC 1101

23 October 2017

Autoethnography Revision Reflection

Corrections

Fixed the heading with the correct format.

o Why?: In order to have proper format, show organization, and build ethos in

showing the reader that the paper is done in a professional/clean manner.

Fixed fragment on second page.

o Why?: Made a connection to previous sentence, in order to no longer make it a

fragment. Also, it was made more concise for the concept to be easily understood.

Expanded on personal writing process, such as by explaining my incubation, writers

block, writing environment, etcetera.

o Why?: For the reader to have more insight into my personal writing process, and

thus, understand how my writing has been influenced by filmmaking.

Fixed the heading of References page and the citations.

o Why?: In having the proper format, the paper more organized. Most importantly,

ethos is built, as the reader can see that the References page is correctly

formatted in a professional manner, and thus, also allowing them to find the

sources easily.
Key Things Learned About Writing and Revision Process

I often reflect on what I have written on scripts, engaging often in incubation while on

breaks. Thus, I find that I write best in the evening or at night, when I can reflect on my

day or on what I have done, enabling me to think of experiences and possibly be inspired

for new script ideas.

I take several breaks when between writing sessions, since fatigue often causes my

writers block.

Through revision, I found that I have to work on being more concise with my points. To

be detailed and provide valid points, but to avoid too much length, as this can make a

piece difficult to read or understand.

Through having done the writing process essay, I drew from the ideas I had written in

that essay, which helped me further expand the autoethnographys writing process

section.

I realized the importance of revision with regards to the overall visual appeal of the essay.

Although the content is the most important aspect of an essay, I felt that having proper

format helps build a professional ethos as well.