Revising, Editing and Proofreading

Revising, Editing and Proofreading

After completing the rough draft, you face three important task:

Revising means altering, amending, and improving the entire work. The following questions can help you notice passages in your work that needs revision:

Does the thesis statement cover everything in the paper?

Have you effectively introduced and concluded your topic?

Are the photographs developed and arranged in a coherent sequence?

Does any section repeat or contradict sections?

Are all borrowed information documented adequately?

Does the entire paper read smoothly, with transitions but carry the reader from one idea to the next?

Does the paper address the appropriate audience?

Editing means preparing the draft for final writing by checking your style, word choice, and the grammar. Read through your revised draft at least once more paying attention to every detail. Evaluate every sentence and paragraph once again for clarity and coherence, think about every choice of diction and sentence structure. In addition, look for mechanical errors in spelling and punctuation.

Proofreading means examining the final typed manuscript to spot any last-minute errors. This is the final chance to find mistakes, particularly typing errors, and correct them. Make corrections of neatly as possible. Careful proofreading will help ensure that the paper you submit does justice to the time, energy and thought you investigate in it is creation.

References:

Atallah, Dhuha. (2011). A Course in Library and Research Work. College of Basic Education/ Al-Mustansiriah University.

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