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CHAPTER 4

EDITING AND REVISING

Editing and Revision Techniques
Editing and revision techniques are crucial stages in the writing process aimed at
enhancing the quality of the writing. Editing involves restructuring, eliminating

unnecessary words, and improving the flow of thoughts to make the writing

clearer, organized, and easier to understand. On the other hand, revision focuses
on correcting elements such as grammar, spelling, and writing style.

1. Editing Techniques:
• Structural Evaluation: Review the overall structure of the writing to

ensure that the sequence of paragraphs, headings, and arguments
flows smoothly.

• Redundancy Removal: Identify and remove redundant or

unnecessary words or phrases.
• Flow Improvement: Ensure that the flow of ideas from beginning to

end is logical and well-connected.

• Sentence Refinement: Refine sentences by replacing words, adding
modifiers, or improving structure to make them clearer and more

effective.

2. Revision Techniques:
• Grammar Check: Check grammar, including proper subject-verb

agreement, correct pronoun usage, and tense consistency.

• Spelling Correction: Scrutinize the writing for spelling errors such
as misspellings or inconsistencies in word usage.

• Style Enhancement: Review writing style to ensure consistency and
clarity, and eliminate clichés or clichéd phrases.

• Quotation and Reference Verification: Ensure all quotations and

references are presented correctly according to the chosen writing
style.

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