Revision vs. Editing

is hierarchical. A reviewer looks for "mistakes" and "fixes" them. A reviewer places value on writing (such as a grade).focuses on the paper as a product.

EDITING

is on a sentence level, addressing problems with spelling, grammar, punctuation, or word choice.

EDITING

is one-sided. The reviewer writes comments and corrections on the paper and returns the paper to the writer.

EDITING

clarifies and focuses the writer's arguments by defining terms, making concessions and counterarguments, and using evidence. This may involve moving or removing entire paragraphs, extending or narrowing ideas, rewriting vague or confusing text, and adding to existing paragraphs.

REVISING

deals with the paper as a whole, considering strengths and weaknesses, arguments, focus and organization, support, and voice, as well as mechanical issues.

REVISING

focuses on the writer in the process of writing and increasing the writer's understanding of the paper's strengths and weaknesses.

REVISING

is dialogue-based. The purpose is to ask questions, expanding ideas and challenging arguments which require discussion between the writer and the reader

REVISING

is non-hierarchical. Offering questions and making observations allow the writer and reader to hold separate and valid opinions. The purpose of discussion is to expand and clarify ideas rather than "correct" them.

REVISING