r&rrules.ci
J. W. Morgan
Composition 2, & 3
Rules and Rewrite (R&R)
R&R is designed to assist students in identifying the most common grammar errors they make in writing. By requiring students to look up the misused grammar rule and then to apply the rule correctly, R&R provides them with legitimate, useful grammar practice.
R&R works as follows: Each grammar error (punctuation and spelling
included) will be marked on the paper.
The student must
1. locate the applicable rule in
2. Write
out the complete rule, and
3. rewrite the complete sentence correcting the error.
Guidelines:
1. R&R must be done on a sheet of
paper separate from the essay paper. Write
on only one side of each sheet, number items, and double space between items.
2. R&R may be hand written. Penmanship must be
legible.
3. Each item must be
corrected separately. However, if you have 3 errors in one
sentence, you may write the three rules and correct all the sentence errors
once.
4. R&R is mandatory for all students
and will count as 10% of the final grade.
Students absent on a day when R&R is scheduled will receive a zero
for the assignment; however, one R&R grade will be dropped at the end of
the semester.
Sample format--sentences marked in students= papers:
The huge wave overturned the boat (32a) and everyone on board was washed into the ocean.
(1 error marked)
Although many people can cram the night before (32b) I have learned that it is necesary
(43a) to study for days before taking a test.(2
errors marked)
Appropriate correction format:
1. 32a Use a comma before a coordinating
conjunction joining independent clauses.
The huge wave overturned
the boat , and everyone on
board was washed into the ocean.
2. 32b Use a comma after an introductory
clause or phrase
3. 43a Become familiar with your
dictionary.
Although many people can
cram the night before, I have learned that it is necessary
to study before taking a test.