A Step-by-step Method For Revising Any Assignment

A Step-by-Step Method for Revising Any Assignment

Think Big- Look at the draft as a whole

• Does it fulfil assignment in topic and length?
• Does it have clear focus
• What parts do not relate to the focus?
• How can it be reorganized to make it more logical
• What evidence could be added?
• How could flow between paragraphs be smoother?
• Is point of view consistent

Think Medium- Look at the draft paragraph by paragraph

• How can you make the lead more interesting?
• How can you make the tone of the introduction match the rest of the paper?
• Would visible structure state the focus more effectively?
• Does each paragraph support the thesis?
• Does each present relevant , specific
• Should any be combined or eliminated
• Which do and don`t use topic sentences effectively?
• How can you improve transitions
• How can you make the conclusion more effective?
• Is the tone of the conclusion appropriate?

Think Small- Look at the draft sentence by sentence

• Which sentences are difficult to understand ? How can you reword them?
• Which sentences are too long
• Which short, choppy sentences can be combined
• Which sentences seem vague ? How can you clarify
• Which sentences have usage errors ? How could you correct them?

Think Picky- Look at your draft as the fussiest critic might

• Which words are unclear or not quite right? Which could you use instead?
• Are any words spelled incorrectly?
• Are the pages numbered consecutively?
• Does the appearance make a good impression?
• Is there anything else you can do to improve your draft?