A Revision Checklist
Composition
• Does the composition as a whole answer the question that you were given?
• Is the question that you were given clearly addressed in the composition?
• Is the composition appropriate to your audience? (e.g., level of information?)
• Have you used the appropriate method of development, e.g., cause & effect? • Does the composition “feel” complete?
• Is the composition neat and well-formatted?
Paragraphs
• Does the introductory paragraph have appropriate background information?
• Does the introductory paragraph contain a specific thesis statement that clearly
and concisely expresses the purpose (main idea) of the composition? • Does every paragraph in the body have a topic sentence and support?
• Is every paragraph in the body relevant to the purpose of the composition, as expressed in the thesis statement?
• Is the supporting information in every paragraph relevant and sufficient?
• Is the flow of information between paragraphs smooth and logical?
• Does the concluding paragraph contribute something useful by offering a
recommendation and a future statement?
Sentences
• Is there sentence variety? (sentence lengths, sentence openers, sentence types)
• Is the flow of information between sentences smooth and logical?
• Have you proofread the composition for such major errors as faulty subject–verb
agreement, sentence fragments, and fused sentences?
• Have you proofread the composition for minor errors involving spelling,
punctuation, prepositions and parallel structure?
Diction
• Do the words you use show an appropriate level of formality? • Have you defined technical terms when necessary?
• Have you avoided wordiness and needless repetition?
• Have you used specific, concrete vocabulary when appropriate? • Have you used your own words and avoided source wording?
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