Editing And Revising
STEPS IN THE WRITING PROCESS
Writing is a Process
A first draft is not final
You may need to write multiple drafts
Allot time to revise and edit
Which is an example of revising? Which is an example of editing?
Example 1
Example 2
What is Revising?
Fixing the Organization/ Structure
Cutting out unnecessary information
Changing words to better explain your
ideas
Adding details and specific information
Writing a strong hook
What is Editing?
Grammar
Capitalization
Spelling
Punctuation
Indenting/ Page Breaks/
Citations
Revise example 1 /Edit example 2
Example 1
I believe that hiking is a super cool activity. When I am hiking, I feel
good. I like green trees. Being surrounded by nature is awesome.
I enjoy hiking because it makes me feel good and allows me to
experience the beauty of nature. I especially enjoy being
surrounded by green trees.
Example 2
mary had a liddle lamb whoes flees where white as snow
Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow.
Strategies for Revising
Organization/ Relevance to thesis
Reverse outline
Analysis/ Relevance to thesis
Examine paragraph purpose
Strategies for Editing
Read out loud
Print out your paper
There, they’re, their
Who’s, whose
It’s, its
Contractions