Sometimes revising your draft is not easy. However, there are a few things that you can do to make this process less stressful and more successful.
The very first thing that you should do after revising a draft is to put it aside and don’t look at it for at least have a day. By doing this, your mind will be clearer and you revising will be more critical and less bias. Read it aloud, sometimes this can help you catch mistakes easier.
Here is a quick video about the revision process…
After revising, your work should accomplish these:
1. Show a clear purpose.
2. Address your audience which you already identified.
3. Have an interesting introduction and a good conclusion.
4. Have a clear and focused subject.
5. A consistent tone which is suitable for your writing.
Sources:
http://www.cuw.edu/tools/resources/lrc/writing_center/pdfs/revising.pdf
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~wricntr/documents/Revising.html
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You have written very good advice here. I have spent many hours revising drafts in the past, making my life more difficult then it had to be. I actually took mental note on this post. Good job!!
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Revising drafts has always been a weakness for me! Very informative and helpful!
ReplyDeleteGood job, Stephanie.
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