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. This almost never works.
For further information on this topic, read the ASO Fact sheet on Revising and editing an essay.
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.
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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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Self-test
Try these quick self-test questions to assess what you have learnt from this module. |
