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Editing Academic Writing

Posted by Ronda Levine on Saturday, May 23, 2009, In : Editing

One of the services I offer is dissertation and thesis editing. What this service is not: Rewriting sections of your academic work for you, writing sections of your academic work for you, etc. Instead, I can help format the work to your school's specifications. I can proofread the work for you, and I can make suggestions as to how you can improve the readability of the work. When editing academic writing, especially a project as large as a thesis or dissertation you want to:

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Peer Editing

Posted by Ronda Roberts on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, In : Editing

Peer editing can be a helpful tool when you are short on time and your paper is due. By pairing up with another student in your class, you can make your writing more powerful. There are a few rules to follow so that this system is as helpful as possible.

1. Pair up with someone who will be honest with your work.
2. Always be honest.
3. Don't take criticism personally. Remember it's better that it is your classmate telling you they don't understand the point of your essay than the professor....
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Editing Checklist

Posted by Ronda Roberts on Thursday, December 4, 2008, In : Editing

Everybody makes mistakes. That is why it is crucial to proofread your work before you turn in a final copy. Below is an editing checklist to help make sure your writing is as close to perfection as possible.

Check your spelling. Also, check for usage of words such as their, they're, and there.
Check your grammar.
Double check the tense in the piece of writing.
Avoid Sexist Language.
Check subject-verb agreement.
Check for consistency.
Double-check all quotations and paraphrases for accuracy.
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