Tips for Revision
- Give yourself time between writing the first draft and looking at it again for revision. A few hours can give you enough time to see it with fresh eyes that are more likely to spot trouble areas.
- Read your paper out loud. Sometimes speaking the words helps you get a better feel for the flow of a paper.
- Do not worry about the editing yet. Get the big ideas down and leave the details for later.
- Make sure your paper is organized in a logical way. Make your thesis statement and follow it up with arguments, quotes, and evidence in a way that makes your purpose clear.
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