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Graphic Organizer: Revising Be sure to edit your paper in order to catch errors and also improve the content of the essay. The first steps focus mostly on mechanics, while the later suggestions focus more on content. 1. First, consider the mechanics of the paper. Check for: A. Spelling, and be sure to check for homophones ( ) B. Formatting (margins, headers, footers, double-spaces, etc. C. Punctuation D. Sentence fragments E. Assorted grammatical issues F. Consistency i. Pronouns ii. Verb (tense and number) 2. Now consider the content. Get rid of: A. Redundancies (ex: ) B. Expletive constructions (ex: ) C. Waste words (ex: ) D. Cliches (ex: ) E. Euphemisms (ex: ) F. Inappropriate diction (ex: )
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