Module 11 - Revision and Editing
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Activity 1: Introduction
Now that you have your draft back, you are in the final stages of producing a research paper. What you will submit for this new task is a final draft of your original work. It may be that you have done several revisions if you have worked with a friend who read your draft.
Revision, of course, means changing the meaning of your draft by: adding something, taking something out, rearranging the parts, substituting one thing for another, or in some cases, starting over. Editing, however, involves making changes in the language or the format to facilitate reading. Proofreading means to find and correct surface errors in spelling, punctuation, usage, and sentence structure.
Your research paper will include a title page, an introduction with a thesis statement, the body of your paper with relevant research and a conclusion where you restate how you carried out your thesis throughout your research. You will also have a full reference list in APA format. This is a comprehensive project and demands clear writing, critical thinking, careful planning, and insightful organization. You need to pay attention to all the details involved.
