The Research Project March – April 2017
Drafting, Revising, Editing & Citing Week of April 17th Monday: Revising Tuesday: Editing Wednesday: Citing Sources What do I need to do? Read & Complete page 29 Revise your own paper using the directions from page 29 as a guide Have your writing partner revise your paper and approve it (by sharing the google doc with them) What do I need to do? Read & Complete page 31-32 using a red pen or pencil for your corrections Edit your own paper using the directions from page 31 as a guide Have your writing partner edit your paper and approve it (by sharing the google doc with them) What do I need to do? Read & Complete page 27 Add your sources to the last page of your paper using the directions from page 27 as a guide Have your writing partner review your sources to ensure you properly cited them in MLA format and approve it (by sharing the google doc with them) BEFORE YOU PRINT YOUR FINAL COPY….. Have your writing partner read your paper one last time and respond to the questions on page 33 (1-7) with your paper in mind. You will do the same to their paper. Share your answers with them!!
Revising Editing Review your introduction. Spelling check Examine the structure of the work. Clarify and remove repetitive language. Create smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs. Ensure that your conclusion is clear and purposeful. Assess the value of the written piece. Proofread your work. Spelling check Grammar check Punctuation check Word usage Tense agreement Sentence structure Paragraph structure Logical sentence and paragraph Flow