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The Writing Process: Revising, Editing and ProofreadingStudent Development ServicesWriting Support CentreUCC 210www.sds.uwo.ca/writing
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OutlineAn Editors MindsetRevisingEditing Proofreading
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An Editors MindsetEssential component of the writing processSimilar to, yet different from, draftingSame goalsUsually a different processPolishing rather than creatingDepends if editing for yourself or a peer
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Self Editing IssuesGive yourself some space......But not too muchLearn your tendenciesWhat are your goals?
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Peer Editing IssuesDegree of help neededAmount of time before submissionBalance criticisms with compliments
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Procuring Peer EditorsWriters need readersGood editors are worth their weight in goldDont abuse them; give them your best work
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Layers of Effective Writing4- Content3- Organization2- Style1- AppearanceRewritingRevisingEditingProofreading
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Revising For OrganizationMoving around and adding/removing major pieces of textMost important aspectHard, but rewarding
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1: Elements of the TextThesis Statement/Hypothesis/ObjectivesIntroduction/ConclusionTopic Sentences
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2: Logical FlowLinear process: A B C DDoes the content build on itself?
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3: Discipline-Specific ConventionsRules that are not to be violatedE.g. No results in methods, discussion in results (Sciences)
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4: Audience AppropriatenessWill the content be clear for the intended audience?
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Revising YourselfA detached perspective is essentialGet to the essence of the text
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Revising PeersKeep a safe distanceAsk specific questions, dont rewrite
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Procuring PeersWithin-discipline peers are most helpfulOutside-discipline peers may need help
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Editing for StyleMicro-logical aspects of the textIs this readable?What style is appropriate?Do the sentences flow?
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ClarityIf it can be misinterpreted, it is wrongMake changes to vague, absolute, misleading, and commonly misinterpreted words
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ConcisenessIf words or phrases can be removed while maintaining meaning, do itChange passive voice, negative form
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General Editing TipsRead aloudHard copy vs. ElectronicTracking changes
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Tracking Changes
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Editing YourselfAgain, time and space is essentialLearn your tendencies
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Editing Your PeersEdit, dont rewriteKeep the spirit, just play with the words
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Procuring Peer EditorsWithin discipline: Help with discipline-specific terminologyOutside of discipline: Wont get distracted by content
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Proofreading for AppearanceGrammar, spelling, formattingSpellcheck and grammar check are not enoughRead each word and sentence carefullyUsually the last step
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Proofreading YourselfBest results when restedLearn your common mistakesLast thing you do before handing in or submitting
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Proofreading Your PeersOnly if other aspects are cleanPoint out repeated mistakesCan feel like piling on
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Procuring Proofreading PeersWithin-Discipline: Can be a wasteOutside-Discipline: Anal retentive friendsEssential for ESL students
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General Proofreading TipsRead aloudRead backwardsWatch every comma (and other punctuation)Hard copy vs. Electronic
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Final NotesTake a break in the middleReview multiple draftsBe nice to your editors