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Quick Guide ■ Editing

Editing helps you turn your revised writing into clear, accurate copy. You’re ready to edit once you . . .

• revise your first draft and
• create a clean copy of your revised writing.

Using a Checklist

An editing checklist focuses your attention on the common types of errors that you should look for and correct. (See page 64.)

First, closely read your writing, correcting any errors that you notice. Then go line by line through the checklist. When you can answer a question “yes,” check it off. Continue until you have checked each item.