REVISING AND EDITING

Revising and Editing



Revising and Editing

Revising gives the writer the possibility to preview his or her work on behalf of the eventual reader. Revision is much more than proofreading, although in the final editing stage it engages some checking of details. Good revision and editing can convert a mediocre first draft into an outstanding final paper. It is more work, but leads to real fulfillment when you find you have said what you wanted. Revision accurately means to "see again," to look at something from a fresh, critical viewpoint. It is a continuing process of rethinking the paper: reconsidering ...