Composing and Revising

Checklist for global revision (for writers)

Engaging the audience

Look for opportunities

to let readers know why they are reading
to motivate readers to read on
to use a more appropriate tone

Sharpening the focus

Look for opportunities

to clarify the introduction (especially the thesis)
to delete text that is off the point

Improving the organization

Look for opportunities

to add or sharpen topic sentences
tipsto move blocks of text
to add headings

Strengthening the content

Look for opportunities

to rethink your thesis
to emphasize major ideas
to add specific facts, details, and examples

Clarifying the point of view

Look for opportunities

to make the point of view more consistent
to use a more appropriate point of view

Go to related page: Global revision: Revising in cycles