One of the most challenging types of writing I have encountered is academic writing. In academic writing, one not only has to pay attention to impeccable grammar, but also creativity. Due to the many elements that make up a piece of academic writing, revision is a long process. Below I have listed a few tips that help me edit my paper. Reading out loud: This tactic seems very awkward at first, however it helps clear out typos and basic grammatical errors. Sometimes when writing papers, people will write faster than their brain can think making some sentences sound odd. Other than paying attention to typos, another element to keep in mind while reading out loud is the flow of the paper. Make sure sentences and paragraphs support the thesis and are organized in a logical order. Reading out loud will erase any surface errors with the paper. Peer Editing: The saying "the more the merrier" certainly holds true for peer editing. Peers can help catch flaws in logic and mistakes in grammar that might have been missed during the reading out loud process. Also, peers can add new and refreshing ideas to the essay itself which will help boost the academic writing towards perfection! Finally, the last step is to check the rubric. Make sure the essay covers the basic requirements then turn it in! Below is a helpful video about the editing process:
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