RESOURCES: The Revision Process: How To Proofread & Edit Your Writing

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• Editing & Proofreading - Breaks down the difference between editing and proofreading and provides techniques for catching grammar and mechanical errors in your writing.

• Revising Drafts - Learn how to step back from your draft and re-approach it with revision strategies that focus on structure, clarity, and idea development.

• The Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) - A go-to academic writing resource with guides on grammar, style, citation, and the writing process, including revision and editing tips.

• Run-On Sentences Explained - Offers clear definitions and examples of run-on sentences along with tips for fixing them—an important editing skill.

• Using Transitions - Helps improve coherence by teaching you how to use transitions effectively in academic writing.

Top-Rated Tools for Revising & Proofreading Your Writing

• Grammarly - A real-time editing tool that checks for grammar, punctuation, and style while also offering suggestions for tone and clarity. Works across browsers, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word.

• ProWritingAid - Offers detailed reports to improve writing clarity, eliminate redundancies, and fix grammar errors—great for essays and academic papers.

• HemingwayApp - A free browser-based editor that improves readability by highlighting complex sentences, passive voice, and overuse of adverbs.