Revising, Rewriting & Formatting
You're almost there! There are just a few more things we need to do before we celebrate.
- Double-check the syllabus: Look at your syllabus or assignment page, and make sure that you've followed your professor's instructions. Have you used the correct form of citation? Have you addressed all of the grading criteria outlined by your professor?
- Crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s: After the revisions, it's time to make sure that your work is grammatically and stylistically correct. Read through the paper, and make a note of anything that sounds or looks incorrect. You can also read the paper aloud to yourself, as you might hear errors more easily than you see them.
- Citations: Proper citations are essential to academic work, and can be a little daunting if you are using a formal citation format for the first time. Fortunately, there are plenty of academic resources that you can use to determine whether or not you've correctly cited a source. If you need help with citations, you can always contact Ask a Librarian.
- The last step: Reward yourself with something fun! You've earned it!
Revisions Tutorial
This tutorial will help you with revising, rewriting and formatting your research paper before you submit it to your professor.
Resources for the Revision Process
- Revision Tips from the Purdue OWLThis page will provide you with tips and strategies for revising your work.
- Roane State Revision ChecklistA short checklist of revision steps, as well as a few questions to keep in mind while rewriting portions of your assignment.
- UNC's Revision HandoutThis handout offers broad, practical advice on revising and formatting your writing.
Center for Academic Achievement
- Lesley's Center for Academic AchievementIf you need help with writing or editing, please make an appointment with the Center for Academic Achievement: They are here to help!
