Let us take an overview of the revision process. We see revising as a two-stage process. In the large – scale or global stage, you make substantial changes. You may …
• Shift or narrow the focus of your writing. • Redirect your writing to better suit your audience. • Modify the central purpose of your writing. • Make substantial cuts. • Expand on some points. • Reorganize your writing to change the emphasis. In the small – scale or local stage, you make changes that affect style, tone and unity but usually not content. You may … • Add examples, anecdotes and more details. • Cut excess words and phrases to eliminate clutter. • Add graphics or illustrations as needed. • Consider whether you can find stronger verbs. • Improve transitions. • Rearrange some words or phrases to improve style. • Review and perhaps rewrite opening and closing paragraphs. Other Pages in This Section : Successful Writing Index
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