{"id":15371,"date":"2022-04-27T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T23:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=15371"},"modified":"2022-04-22T14:46:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:46:48","slug":"get-your-writing-into-tip-top-shape-using-these-improvement-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2022\/04\/27\/get-your-writing-into-tip-top-shape-using-these-improvement-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Get your writing into tip-top shape using these improvement strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When working on an assignment you&#8217;ll need to spend time revising and reviewing your work. By engaging in careful editing and proofreading, and incorporating feedback, you&#8217;ll be able to produce stronger work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Edit and proofread<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/improve-and-edit-assignments\/edit-and-proofread\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Editing and proofreading<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are two separate but interrelated tasks that help you improve your writing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Edit your work to ensure your paper is well-organised and the evidence backs up your argument. You should also check transitions between paragraphs are smooth. Ask yourself questions such as:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have you done everything the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/write-assignments\/assignment-types\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">assignment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> requires?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are your points supported with adequate evidence?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is there an appropriate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/write-assignments\/structure\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">introduction and conclusion<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does each paragraph have a clear topic sentence?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are your quotes, paraphrases and ideas from others <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/referencing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cited<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> appropriately?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proofreading focuses on misspellings, punctuation and grammatical errors. It&#8217;s the final stage of the writing process and should be done after all other editing revisions have been made. Be systematic, read slowly and review one sentence at a time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use feedback<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try to make the most of any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/improve-and-edit-assignments\/use-feedback\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">feedback<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you receive by using it to improve current and future assignments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sometimes seeing feedback on your work can feel discouraging and overwhelming. It&#8217;s important to remember that constructive criticism of your writing is not a criticism of you personally. To help smooth out the process, try following these steps:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider feedback objectively and try to put emotions aside.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop an action plan to improve your work\u2014what skills or knowledge is required?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clarify any feedback you do not understand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seek information, assistance or advice on ways to improve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It can help to take a break\u2014perhaps go for a walk\u2014to clear your mind before revisiting the feedback.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15200\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/12\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-min-300x300.png\" alt=\"White words inside a red circle. 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