1. Steps in Writing
1.5. Editing and Proofing
When you are editing your work, you need to:
Ensure you have completed all elements of the task that is set.
Do you meet the word limit?
Are all sections complete?
Have your included sufficient referencing.
Make sure you don’t have information that isn’t needed.
Is your thesis clear?
Does your assignment flow from point to point?
Have you used academic language?
When proofreading, you will need to:
Check your referencing
Check your spelling and grammar
Try this checklist or go back to the section on proofreading on your Open Desk.
Don’t forget you can submit a draft to Smarthinking for feedback.