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should always edit a piece of work before handing it in.
Remove
any small mistakes. It will improve what you write - and you will
get extra marks.
Read
through your work carefully and correct any errors.
Correct
any sloppy writing. If something seems weak or unclear, put it
right. If this isn't possible, get rid of it.
Check
for missing words. If you are using a word- processor, a grammar-checker
might help you here.
Check
for sentences which are not complete.
Check
the spelling for any names, technical terms, or lesser-known words.
If in doubt, look them up in a dictionary. Use the spell-checker if
your word-processor has one.
Check
that your punctuation is consistent,
accurate, and legible.
Check
the layout of your pages.
If
your final draft contains a lot of mistakes, be prepared to re-write
it. This will probably gain extra marks.
Some
people edit their work directly on screen.
Most
people prefer to print out their work and edit on paper.
Checklist
- re-write any awkward phrases
- split up any sentences which are
too long
- re-arrange the order of your paragraphs
- get rid of any repetitions
- correct any spelling mistakes
- correct any bad punctuation
- create smooth links between paragraphs
- add any missing words
- delete anything which isn't relevant
- check for weak grammar
- run the spell-checker before printing
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