Do you see any patterns?

My writing seems to consist mostly of repeating key terms that my paragraphs are based on, as in this one you can see that the words science, art, and dentist are used numerous times. I’ve also noticed a pattern of transition words, usually “on the other hand”, “however”, “furthermore”, etc.

Do you rely on certain devices more than others?

From the looks of this paragraph, it seems as though I rely mostly on key terms than any of the other devices mentioned. I do believe that when it comes to writing, I try to avoid words like “it” and “that” so that the paper sounds as formal as possible. However, I feel as though I usually incorporate a lot of transitions throughout my writing as they provide an easier way to flow from one topic to the next.

Are there any passages that are hard to follow and if so, can you make them easier to read by trying any of the other devices discussed in this chapter?

I think that throughout most of my free draft, there are TONS of areas that are hard to follow, mostly because I don’t focus on one point throughout the entire paper. If I use all three of the devices given to us from “They Say I Say”, then I think that they will make my paper stronger overall. Not to mention, they will also introduce a clear, organized flow that as of now is what my paper is in need of.