Revising Drafts

Hello English 1101,

Learning how to revise drafts in English 1101 is challenging and fun. I’ve learned some valuable steps, would like to share them with you.

· Read your draft then put it aside. Time away from your essay will allow time to think differently when you read it again.
·Get honest, but critical feedback. Since you already know what you're trying to say, you aren't always the best judge of where the draft is clear or unclear. Let another reader judge it. Make an outline of your essay. Point out the main ideas in each paragraph and rank their importance.
· Rethink your paper. Based on what you did in the previous step, restructure your argument.
· Now that you know what you're really arguing, work on the introduction and conclusion. Begin your paragraphs with topic sentences, linking ideas in each paragraph.
·Proofread. Read aloud so your ear will pick up what your eye has missed.