Google+Docs


 * Writing Groups with a Little Help from Google Docs**

In the interest in reducing the paper chase, we are going to try sharing and commenting on papers electronically. Google Docs has the capability of tracking all changes and comments over time so that the writer and the reader can see the process that the document has endured.

Here’s what’s possible:

1) You can access your documents online from any computer with an internet connection.

2) You can add collaborators to your document and Docs will send them a link to access the doc online (no need to send email attachments back and forth)

3) You can decide who can view and edit each document (only you, some people, or everyone)

4) You can review your revision history to see changes/comments that have been made throughout the writing process.

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So, here’s what we’ll do…prior to writing workshop days, I will ask you to “share” your piece (please name the file with the assignment title, 1st initial, last name) with both me and your writing group via Google Docs. It is easiest if you use your school gmail account. Hopefully, your group will do a quick reading of your piece prior to class to familiarize themselves with it, and later, in class, you will follow the regular workshop steps except you will be doing it all on the computer. There may be some of you who would prefer to have the paper in your hands (bring a hard copy if your group agrees to it), but I would like you to give this approach a try and we can streamline it together.