Revising and Editing Academic Papers Revision and Reality The best way to ensure a higher grade on any writing assignment is to revise and edit each draft. While it has been said that writing “never ends,” the reality is that we face deadlines as writers and students. Deadlines limit us…
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Maybe it is my computer programming and management background, but I approach writing as I do a development project. I spent far too many years treating writing as a hobby. This attitude led to my acceptance of the myth “creativity cannot be turned on like a tap.” Yes, it can…
Word Usage and Abusage Guidelines for choosing the best words This guide to word usage is based upon several sources, which are not always in agreement. Remember American English is a “living” language. Also, writers must consider their audiences. As of 2006, we began relying on Garner’s Modern American Usage…
Editing and Revising Guides Invest time in improving your writing Great editing transforms a work. Editing is writing, an essential part of the creative process. Writing a manuscript is the start of a long and sometimes difficult process. Many writers deny the need for editing and revising but rarely is…