Explain what to look for when revising a paper (e.g. adequate support, effective and varied transitions between ideas, a clear beginning and end, clear logic, etc.).
Explain how studying professors’ notes can help to revise a paper.
Explain how to use a revision checklist to edit for grammar, mechanics, style, tone, purpose and focus.
Explain other choices for revising a paper.
This packet should help a learner seeking to understand how to revise a paper and who is confused about what revising technique to use. It will explain how to edit for correctness after writing the paper.
Though we like to believe our words are “golden,” we must still go back and take another look. You’ll be surprised what you find…
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Talk to your friends, your family, your teachers - - get their eyes!
The best way to revise to get as many eyes on your writing as possible. Ask friends, family, and others you respect and can be honest with you to read through your work. Many times teachers will ask for a rough draft to be turned in or even offer conference times or office hours before a final draft is submitted for grading. Take these opportunities!
When a teacher or professor provides feedback on the rough draft, you will have a better idea of what their view is of your writing and craft. Be sure to read through the comments carefully. It is easy to get upset when the feedback isn't always positive, but remember that the goal is to improve so you won't be upset with your final product. Work to avoid feeling frustrated about the comments and take that energy to revise and work through your work in order to impress your audience with your final draft.
Often times, teachers and professors will use an editing/revising marks page. Be sure you understand what these marks are. If not, always ask!
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In order to best revise on your own, use a checklist to guide your thinking. Use the following questions to allow you to plan, reorganize, highlight, and refocus your revision plan. Have your writing next to you and be sure to write, mark-up, and cross out whatever you are thinking (and however you are answering the questions) right on the draft itself.
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Follow these steps in order to work your way to a strong essay.
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Listen to learn more about revision techniques.
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Purdue Online Writing Lab
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/561/05/
Drew University On-Line Resources for Writers
http://www.users.drew.edu/sjamieso/12stepediting.htm
The Editing and Rewriting Process
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/editing.htm
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