To edit your paper effectively, you should ask yourself the 7 questions below. Follow these steps in order. For example, don’t correct small grammar problems (#7) before you rewrite weak paragraphs (#4)!
1. Did I follow the assignment instructions |
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2. Do I have a strong thesis statement? |
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3. Does my paper have a standard paper format? |
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4. Does each paragraph have a focus that supports the thesis statement? |
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5. Are my points well-supported? |
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6. Do the ideas in my paper flow logically? |
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7. Is my paper free of style, grammar, and typing errors? |
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