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Revising

Be critical of yourself!

Few people are letter-perfect the first time they write. It is usual to revise and edit your work as you go. When you've finished, don't forget to read through your work. Check what you have written for structure, content and presentation. Don't rely on your spelling or grammar checker to find all of your errors. Sometimes it's useful to ask a friend to read through your work, as he or she will probably find mistakes that you have missed.

For further information on this topic, read the ASO Fact sheet on Revising and editing an essay. Remember, you need to have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view or print this and other Fact Sheets.

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Editing and proofreading

  1. Read this excellent handout which provides tips and strategies for revising your writing. [Produced by The Writing Center, University of Carolina at Chapel Hill].
  2. Complete the activity at the end to test your proofreading skills.

Writing At University : A Guide For Students

Read Chapter 10 titled, 'Putting it Together' for tips on how to write introductions and conclusions, and how to review your work.

Summary

Putting it all together is much easier than you think, as long as you approach the task in a logical way. The secret is to do the following:

  • start with a plan or a mind map
  • make each point using logical arguments and relevant references
  • group your sentences into clear, logical paragraphs
  • make your argument and conclusions clear to your marker
  • revise and edit your work.

The next section deals with the issue of keeping track of your references.

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Try these quick self-test questions to assess what you have learnt from this module.

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