Revision is an essential part of the writing process, not punishment. All effective writing is rewriting. You will revise constantly and repeatedly as you learn what revision can do. Revision means more than simply correcting grammatical errors and spelling, or rearranging paragraphs. Successful revisions reflect a major rethinking, and result in significant change.
Grades are particularly problematic in the writing class.
The point of the course is to learn to write college papers, not show you already know how. Writing is also hard work, and the results of effort don't always show up right away. Thus this class operates on a portfolio basis. You have three major writing assignments, which are due in their current version at your weekly conference. I will respond to your papers in conference rather than take them home.