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
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