Writing Focus – Editing

Throughout the composition of your research paper, you have dedicated much time to organizing and articulating your ideas in a thoughtful and persuasive manner. Soon you will submit your final paper, but first you will have to proofread and correct any errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Because catching mistakes in written language can be tricky even for the most experienced writer, you will have plenty of help in the form of feedback from your instructor and a peer reviewer. Likewise, you will also peer review one of your coursemate's drafts. Once you have received and given peer feedback, you will later move on to the task of finalizing your paper and sharing your ideas with the world.

Essential Question

• What are common errors to look for during the editing step of the writing process?