Definition Revision And Editing

Definition Revision and Editing Guidelines

Revision What is the topic? Are the boundaries of the definition clearly established? Does the paper clearly differentiate the subject from other things that might be confused with it? Show how. Is the topic explained? Is the subject unique? Does the subject keep its own identity? How? When and where do we find the subject? What does the subject do?

…continued… How is the paper developed? Example Comparison/contrast Narrative Division or analysis Description Other

What is the thesis?

Editing No no’s Comma splice Run-on sentence Fragments Text language Sentences starting with “It” Sentences stating with “There” Contractions Passive voice Misused words

…continued… Sentence style (labeled in parentheses at end of sentence) One periodic One cumulative Sentence patterns One from 1-1d One from 2-3 One from 4-8 One from 9-10

Varied style No repetitive beginnings except for style

…continued… Vocabulary 10 words Labeled Correct usage

Diction Strong Precise Forward moving