Can you please give me advice and tips on revising for a formal English essay?
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/editing.htm
Read and study all the ideas on this page. Then apply these ideas to your own essay.
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Also, when you get past the editing phase and start proofreading, here ares some excellent ideas from PsyDAG:
In the future, if nobody is available to proofread your work, you can do this yourself. After writing your material, put it aside for a day — at least several hours. (This breaks mental sets you might have that keep you from noticing problems.) Then read it aloud as if you were reading someone else's work. (Reading aloud slows down your reading, so you are less likely to skip over problems.)
(You can also either read it aloud to someone else or have someone else read it aloud to you! The latter works really well!)
If your reading goes smoothly, that is fine. However, wherever you "stumble" in your reading, other people are likely to have a problem in reading your material. Those "stumbles" indicate areas that need revising.
Once you have made your revisions, repeat the process above. Good papers often require many drafts.
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And here are some really good websites that will help, too:
http://teachro.publiccomputingservices.org/writing/proofreading.htm
http://blog.eduify.com/index.php/2009/10/28/editing-secrets-everyone-should-know/
http://teacher.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/staff/dehogue/FSSH/proof.htm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/proofing.htm
thank you so much!!!
can you help me with my Law question?
you work is very much appreciated
I know nothing about the study of law. Sorry.
it's ok
Certainly! Here are some advice and tips for revising a formal English essay:
1. Take a break: Before you start revising, take a short break to clear your mind. This will help you approach your essay with a fresh perspective.
2. Review the overall structure: Start by reading your essay and checking if it follows a logical structure. Ensure that your introduction effectively introduces the topic, the body paragraphs support your thesis statement, and the conclusion summarizes your main points.
3. Check for coherence: Read each paragraph to ensure that your ideas flow smoothly from one to the next. Use transitional words and phrases to enhance the coherence of your essay.
4. Evaluate sentence structure: Review your sentences for clarity and effectiveness. Make sure your sentence structures are varied by using a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
5. Grammar and punctuation: Pay attention to grammar mistakes, such as subject-verb agreement, verb tense consistency, and proper use of pronouns. Check for punctuation errors, including correct use of commas, semicolons, and quotation marks.
6. Word choice: Identify any vague or inappropriate words and replace them with more precise and suitable alternatives. Use a thesaurus to enhance your vocabulary, but ensure that you understand the meaning and context of the words you choose.
7. Conciseness: Aim to make your writing clear and concise. Eliminate unnecessary words, phrases, or repetitions that do not add value to your essay. Ensure that your sentences convey your ideas efficiently.
8. Proofread: Carefully proofread your essay for spelling mistakes and typos. Pay close attention to homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings), such as "their" and "there."
9. Seek feedback: If possible, ask a teacher, tutor, or classmate to read your essay and provide constructive feedback. Sometimes, another perspective can help you identify areas for improvement that you might have missed.
10. Revise and revise again: While revising, remember that it is a multi-step process. After receiving feedback, make the necessary changes and revise your essay multiple times until you are satisfied with the final result.
Remember, revision is an essential part of writing. It helps polish your work and improve its quality, so don't rush through it. By following these tips and taking the time to revise, you can enhance the clarity, coherence, and overall impact of your formal English essay.