A Revision Model in Writing for Novice Writers with a Focus on Audience and Feedback

Abstract

Revision is a complex, yet important phase in writing to improve the quality of a text. Some revision models are created in order to explain its components and the ways these components work. However, analysis of available models shows that they are proposed mainly for expert writers, who can complete the complex revision process individually, without the need of support or feedback. Most of the available models also do not include audience as a component. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to introduce an alternative revision model for novice writers at or higher than high-school level with a focus on audience and feedback. Firstly, definition of revision is made, which is followed by summaries of importance of audience and feedback in writing. Secondly, available revision models in literature that serves as the basis of the alternative model are reviewed. Finally, the alternative revision model is introduced with its components and the way these components work is explained. The revision model presented in this paper will contribute to literature on writing by filling the gap in revision models by proposing a model for novice writers and highlighting the importance of audience and feedback.