1. The Research Project
March – April 2017

2. Drafting, Revising, Editing & Citing Week of April 17th
Monday: Revising
Tuesday: Editing
Wednesday: Citing Sources
What do I need to do?
Read & Complete page 29
Revise your own paper using the directions from page 29 as a guide
Have your writing partner revise your paper and approve it (by sharing the google doc with them)
What do I need to do?
Read & Complete page using a red pen or pencil for your corrections
Edit your own paper using the directions from page 31 as a guide
Have your writing partner edit your paper and approve it (by sharing the google doc with them)
What do I need to do?
Read & Complete page 27
Add your sources to the last page of your paper using the directions from page 27 as a guide
Have your writing partner review your sources to ensure you properly cited them in MLA format and approve it (by sharing the google doc with them)
BEFORE YOU PRINT YOUR FINAL COPY….. Have your writing partner read your paper one last time and respond to the questions on page 33 (1-7) with your paper in mind. You will do the same to their paper. Share your answers with them!!

3. Revising Editing Review your introduction. Spelling check
Examine the structure of the work.
Clarify and remove repetitive language.
Create smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs.
Ensure that your conclusion is clear and purposeful.
Assess the value of the written piece.
Proofread your work.
Spelling check
Grammar check
Punctuation check
Word usage
Tense agreement
Sentence structure
Paragraph structure
Logical sentence and paragraph Flow