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<\/p>\r\n\r\nBelow, you'll see a long list of potential items to look for in the proofreading process. \u00a0Because everyone has a unique writing style, some of these items are much more likely to apply to you (and be helpful for you to consider) than others.<\/p>\r\n
As you continue to write papers and get feedback on them in college, make note of the concerns that show up in your writing again and again. \u00a0Make your own customized list of proofreading tips, to save time in the future.<\/p>\r\n
Some suggestions to get you started--again, not all of these will apply to each paper, each time.<\/p>\r\n
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With language, the overall question<\/span> is whether you are using the most accurate language possible to describe your ideas<\/span>. Your reader will have an easier time understanding what you want to say if you're precise.\u00a0Be sure to check for the following.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n Finally, pay attention to wordiness. Writing that is clean, precise, and simple will always sound best.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n If you want to make everything easy for your audience<\/span> to read and understand, start by simplifying your sentences. If you think a sentence is too complicated, rephrase it so that it is easier to read, or break it into two sentences. Clear doesn't\u00a0have to\u00a0mean boring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n This is also the time to add transitions between phrases<\/span>\u00a0and sentences that aren't connected smoothly to each other. You don't need to introduce every sentence with \"then,\" \"however,\" or \"because.\" Using these words judiciously, though, will help your reader see logical connections between the different steps of your argument.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n Below, you’ll see a long list of potential items to look for in the proofreading process. \u00a0Because everyone has a unique writing style, some of these items are much more likely to apply to you (and be helpful for you to consider) than others.<\/p>\n As you continue to write papers and get feedback on them in college, make note of the concerns that show up in your writing again and again. \u00a0Make your own customized list of proofreading tips, to save time in the future.<\/p>\n Some suggestions to get you started–again, not all of these will apply to each paper, each time.<\/p>\n With language, the overall question<\/span> is whether you are using the most accurate language possible to describe your ideas<\/span>. Your reader will have an easier time understanding what you want to say if you’re precise.\u00a0Be sure to check for the following.<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, pay attention to wordiness. Writing that is clean, precise, and simple will always sound best.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to make everything easy for your audience<\/span> to read and understand, start by simplifying your sentences. If you think a sentence is too complicated, rephrase it so that it is easier to read, or break it into two sentences. Clear doesn’t\u00a0have to\u00a0mean boring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is also the time to add transitions between phrases<\/span>\u00a0and sentences that aren’t connected smoothly to each other. You don’t need to introduce every sentence with “then,” “however,” or “because.” Using these words judiciously, though, will help your reader see logical connections between the different steps of your argument.<\/span><\/p>\n Improve this page<\/a>Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t \r\n \t
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