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Recall that the writing process is made up of these repeatable steps:
It's important to understand the difference between revising, editing, and proofreading. Editing focuses on improving language, clarity, and style at the sentence and word levels, while revising is a look at the entire draft. Proofreading is when mistakes in grammar, mechanics, and spelling are identified and corrected.
Editing and proofreading are the final steps in the writing process. Before editing or proofreading a written work, you must first revise to ensure that the goals of the work have been accomplished. Although beginning writers sometimes overlook revision, subsequent steps in the process will not correct errors that must be addressed during revision.
Revising enables writers to assess and improve their work at the “big picture” level. During the revising step, writers take stock of their entire project. They confirm that the thesis is well supported, and that the structure enhances a smooth, logical presentation of ideas.
Revising is also a good way to overcome writer's block. Experienced writers know that they must revise, usually more than once, to realize the potential value of their work.
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