Document Compare
Last modified by Steve Custer 20 August 2004
Introduction
Rewriting is an important part of the writing process. This unit encourages
begining with the rewriting early. Your instructor is interested in
monitoring rewriting progress. The document compare function on your
word processor is one way of monitoring progress, and helps you learn a useful
word processor function.
Goal
Encourage rewriting.
Provide time for one-on-one discussions of the rewriting process
Train students to use document compare
Objectives
Teach students to use the document compare function on Word or Word Perfect
Use peer review to help with rewriting
Provide time to discuss rewriting of specific passages
Train Document Compare on the computer. General procedure is outlined
next.
Word
Tools, Compare and Merge Documents
Word Perfect
File, Document, Compare
Then of course you have to make decisions regarding files to compare, and
even methods of comparison.
BACK UP YOUR WORK.
Assignments
Due Today
Bring your questions regarding revisions.
Due next meeting
Bring your paper with document compare markings on it.
Time Commitment
2+ Rewriting
Grade
2% Attendance