Editing and Revising

(Content and Structure)

Focus (Is the main point easily seen and understood?)

· Clarify introduction of thesis

· Check for multiple theses

· Ensure clear statement of thesis in conclusion

· Delete unnecessary text

Organization (Does the essay flow in logical order?)

· Add/sharpen topic sentences

· Move blocks of text

· Re-paragraph to separate ideas

Content (Does the essay effectively support its claim?)

· Add facts, details, examples, definitions

· Emphasize major ideas

· Rethink claim/central insight

Point of View (Are the sources clear?)

· Maintain consistency

· Change POV?

· Provide signal phrases

Audience Appeal (Does the essay “connect” with the reader?)

· Let reader know why they are reading

· Motivate readers to read on

· Use appropriate tone/language

Remember the Rule of Ones?