Compare/contrast Essay Writing Instructions Page 4

REVISING:

1. Check your i deas : Have I created a clear thesis? Have I provided m eaningful points for

comparison?

2. Review your o rganization : Have I followed a consistent plan of organization

(subject-by-subject or point-by-point)? Do transitions clearly connect the parts of my

comparison?

EDITING:

1. Editing for voice, word choice, and sentence fluency : Do I sound knowledgeable and

interested? Have I used specific nouns and verbs? Do I use a variety of smooth-reading

sentences?

2. Have I used parallel structure with parallel elements in a series?

3. Have I used commas to separate three or more parallel elements in a series (list)?

4. Have I used parallel structure with paired items linked by correlative conjunctions?

5. Have I used parallel structure with paired items linked by a s or t han?

PROOFREADING:

1. Check for c onventions : Have I used correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and

grammar?

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