Revising Your Paper

Ask any author who has ever published a novel, and he or she will tell you stories about the revision process.  No one writes a perfect article, poem, or book on a first attempt.  Revision does not necessarily mean that you did something wrong in your rough draft; instead, think of it as focusing on ways in which you can make your writing have a greater impact and be more effective. During the revision process, you have the option of deleting, inserting, or rewording information to make your paper more effective. In this topic, you will learn how to properly revise your research paper.

Essential Question

• Why is revision an important part of the writing process?