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Editing

How can broccoli prevent communication? Stick a little between your front teeth, and no one will be able to focus on a thing you say.

An error in writing can be as distracting as a piece of broccoli wedged in incisors. The reader can’t focus on anything else. Consider this example:

I got only parshel credit for my essay.

What’s “parshel?” Does the writer mean “parcel?” What’s “parcel credit?” Or is it supposed to be “partial?”

So, before you publish your work, you’ll want to check it over closely. Look at each sentence, word, and punctuation mark. You’ll use a checklist to find and fix common errors. Editing your work gets rid of distracting mistakes, helping you communicate your ideas.