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Editing Strategies

Editing Checklist

Use this checklist to help guide you through the editing process.

Introduction
 A standard thesis or statement of intent is clear and introduces main points or sections.

Body
 (If applicable) Headings are concise, parallel in structure, and related to content.
  

Grammar/Punctuation
 Errors in sentence structure have been addressed.
 Commas are used appropriately.

Style
 No informal language or contractions are used.
 Consistency in tone is maintained.

Documenting Sources

Compiling and Editing a Group Paper

When bringing different pieces of a group assignment together, you need to make sure that there is consistency in format and writing style. Use this checklist to help bring the paper together.

Format

Structure

Headings

Point of View

Word Choice

Repetition

Connections Between Ideas

Documenting Sources