As you know, writers will submit their HelpGrams to you via an MS Word e-mail
attachment. Since our goal is to make writers aware of issues or errors in their
writing, you will not be responsible for inserting any corrections or revisions
into HelpGrams. Instead, you will insert notations and comments within each
HelpGram, and the writers will revise their HelpGrams according to the meanings
of these codes.
To begin analyzing a writer's HelpGram, read it carefully to get a general sense
of its purpose, intended use, organization, language, relevance, and style.
Read the HelpGram to yourself, and read it aloud. Then, let the following questions
guide your analysis and your evaluation of HelpGram drafts:
Dear Writer: Your commented HelpGram is below. Please remember that I cannot edit, proofread or correct any mistakes I find in your draft. Instead, I must only point out issues in your HelpGram that you need to improve or modify. It is up to you to revise your HelpGram accordingly. The list below explains the notations in your draft. I have placed them in the highlighted areas of words, phrases, and/or sentences in your draft. Please refer to this list when reading over your paper. This will help you interpret my markings accurately. In addition, I have inserted text comments in your draft. To access the notations and comments, roll your mouse over the highlighted areas in your draft. Thank you for sending your draft.
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You may also insert your comments in a writer's draft when you have to communicate something that would be better conveyed with your words instead of the above notations. When the user rolls his or her mouse over the commented areas, he or she will be able to read your comments and notations as in the image below.
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Dear Writer: Your commented draft is attached. In general, I thought your HelpGram was very well written. It had a pleasant tone, a smooth, easy-to-follow flow, and it was quite informative. However, I did notice a lack of parallel structure in some list items in your expert statement and data points. In addition, be sure to read over the sections of the writing guide on structuring your expert statement. I felt that your expert statement didn't meet the guidelines set forth in the writing guide. Finally, make sure to cite all your sources according to the rules in the "Avoiding Plagiarism" page of the writing guide. I noticed one sentence that didn't include a citation for the statistics you mentioned. Please see the attached draft for additional comments. Again, you did a great job. I look forward to assisting you in the future. Sincerely, Writing Coach |
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