Revision and Editing
Whatever type of writing you do you will need to revise and edit your work. There are some best practices that will help you to approach the process of revising and editing in an efficient and productive manner. 1. Check for misused words. There are sites on the internet that will provide lists of some of the most commonly misused words. Words … Keep Reading → such as their/there/they’re, and affect/effect are among the words that writers often misuse. Go through these lists and make sure you are using the words appropriately. 2. Carefully proofread for spelling errors and typos. Spell check regularly leaves words that don’t belong. Sentences such as “I drove the cat to work” are fine with spellcheck. 3. Look for unnecessary words. The website dailywritingtips.com has a section entitled “five words you can cut.” This section offers some great advice on eliminating unnecessary words. It’s important to not rush the editing process. Many people find stepping away from the work for a short time helps to make revising and editing easier.
