REVISING CONTENT

Revising Content

• Revisions are almost always necessary
• During content revision writers do not worry about grammar and punctuation
• Content revision must occur before hand
• Make sure to ask yourself specific questions to help you revise paragraphs and essays...

Introductions

-Does the introduction have a successful hook? If not, what kind of hook is likely to engage the intended audience?

-Does the introduction include all necessary background information to help readers understand the thesis and the paper? If not, what background information is missing?

-Does the introduction include an appropriate thesis statement? If not, what should be included in the thesis statement?

Stand-Alone Paragraphs and Essay Body Paragraphs

-Does the paragraph have a topic sentence? If not, what should be in the topic sentence?

-Does the paragraph address everything required?

-Is anything missing from this paragraph (evidence, examples, research, explanations)? If so, what is missing?

-Does the body of the paragraph fully support the topic sentence? If not, should the topic sentence be changed, or should the support be changed?

Stand-Alone Paragraphs and Essay Body Paragraphs

-Does anything in the paragraph seem confusing?

-Does anything require more information? If so, what should be changed?

-Is everything in the paragraph in the appropriate order to guide readers through the paragraph? If not, what should be changed?

-Add questions as needed based on each particular assignment.

Conclusions

-Does the conclusion briefly remind readers of the primary purpose of the paper? If not, what should be added?

-Does the conclusion contain too much summary content? If so, what should be eliminated?

-Does the conclusion address what readers should do or think now? If not, what should readers do or think now?

Conclusions
-Does the conclusion address what will happen if readers do not do or think anything after reading the paper? If not, what will happen if readers do not do or think anything after reading the paper?

-Does the conclusion tie up the paper and leave readers feeling satisfied? If not, what would the intended audience require to feel satisfied after reading the paper?

-Does the conclusion include a final line (similar to a hook) that leaves readers thinking about the paper? If not, what could be included in the final line to leave readers thinking about the paper?

Now you are ready to do peer-reviews and examine your own writing!