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Review

Revise your draft to ensure it addresses the task and is written clearly.

Essay editing checklist

Use the checklist below to guide your revision.

Structure

Does the introduction clearly state the topic and what will be covered? Is there a thesis statement?

Do the paragraphs contain topic sentences that refer to the thesis stated in the introduction?

If you read only the topic sentence of each paragraph, does the structure of the whole piece become clear?

Are the links between paragraphs and ideas clear?

Does your conclusion answer the question and sum up the argument?

Topic

Have you answered the question?

Check your plan against the original question.

Compare the finished assignment with the plan. Does it follow the plan?

Have you provided enough evidence and detail to support your ideas?

Is your content accurate, detailed and concise?

Argument

Is your argument clearly stated in the introduction?

Is your argument thorough and logical?

Is your argument supported by appropriate evidence?

Unity and coherence

Is there a logical flow within each paragraph?

Does every sentence in the paragraph relate to the topic sentence?

Do you use appropriate linking words? (e.g. firstly, however, therefore)

Are key terms clearly defined, consistent and clear?

Are relationships between ideas clear?

Referencing

Are your sources referenced in the correct style?

Are all the sources cited in the text included in your reference list/bibliography?

Are your references in the correct order? (alphabetical - Harvard & APA; order of appearance – footnote)

Are all the bibliographic details provided? (author, date, titles, publisher, place)

Do you have enough references?

Are your sources reliable, current and appropriate?

Are paraphrases worded differently enough from the original source?

Language and grammar

Have you checked for errors in spelling, punctuation and sentence structure?

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