Revision and editing
What is the editing
Correcting punctuation and spelling
Is correcting grammar considered editing or revising
Editing
Is adding new thoughts considered revision or editing
Revising
What does the editing process include
Spelling • Grammar • Punctuation • Sentence structure
What is the difference between revision and editing
While the words revise and edit are often used interchangeably, the two are actually not the same thing. When editing, your overall story remains exactly the same - you are simply fixing mistakes you have made while writing it, such as typos, grammar errors, and spelling mistakes When revising you are literally conducting a re-VISION of your previous work to make your story stronger and improve clarity for your reader
What is revising?
improving content and sentence structure
What does the revising process include
• adding new thoughts • clarifying existing thoughts • choosing more descriptive words • improving overall understanding of ideas presented • enhancing character development • adding more detail • eliminating unnecessary elements