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.
  • Ens...

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