Write your first draft ~ Revise ~ Edit
 
    4-4 Revise and re-organize your paper
    Read your paper out loud.
    Listen to how it sounds. Check the following:
    Word choice Have I used powerful and precise words?
    Sentence fluency Have I varied the length and style of my sentences?
    Is my paper meaningful and enjoyable to my readers?
    Voice Does my writing show enthusiasm for my topic and ideas?
    Ideas Have I clearly stated my ideas and backed them up with relevant details?
    Organization Do I have a clear beginning, detailed middle and convincing end?
    Have I used interesting transitions?
    Does my conclusion match my thesis statement?
     

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