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Writing Checklist

The Basics of Proofreading


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Proofreading is essential when writing

because it allows you to

1. Spot potentially improvable mistakes

2. Make any necessary changes before

handing in your piece

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Raise the quality of your writing4. Get a better exam result


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Proofreading implies

1. Becoming a critical reader of your own

written production

2. Analysing your writing from different

perspectives

3.

Knowing where your weaknesses areand working to improve those areas


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INTRODUCTION / CONCLUSION

PARAGRAPHING

SENTENCE STRUCTURE

STYLE

SENSE OF AUDIENCE

CHOICE OF WORDS

FLUENCY & EXPRESSION

SPAG


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Is my intro effective?

Does it arouse the readers interest? Would my reader be engaged to

continue reading?

Is my conclusion consistent? Does it summarise the main points and

restates my opinion appropriately?


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PARAGRAPHING

Are the paragraphs in the right order?

Does each one deal with a specificpoint?

Is each point clear?

Have I used topic sentences? Are my linking devices correct?


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SENTENCE STRUCTURE

Have I used sophisticated sentence

structures (Passive Voice, Inversion,

Conditional Sentences, etc.) where

necessary?

Do my sentences vary in length and

structure?


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STYLE

Do I keep a consistent formal or informal

style throughout my piece?

Are the words and expressions used

consistent with the style of the whole

piece?


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SENSE OF AUDIENCE

Who will read my piece?

Is my writing correct for the intendedreader?

Will he/she be appropriately

informed/persuaded/affected by mypiece?


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CHOICE OF WORDS

Is my vocabulary sophisticated enough

to express ideas clearly?

How many new words have I used?

Are there any synonyms I should include

to add meaning and avoid repetition?


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Does my writing sound natural?

Have I created mystery, atmosphere,etc.?

Which effect do I wish to have on thereader? Suspense? Relief?

Is my writing coherent? Is meaning blurred in any section of my

piece?


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SPAG

Are my Spelling, Punctuation and

Grammar accurate?

Should I proofread my piece once more

to make adjustments?


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An effective way in which proofreading can actually

improve your production is by analysing each area in

terms of strengths and weaknesses:


PARAGRAPHINGSENTENCE STRUCTURE

STYLE

SENSE OF AUDIENCE

CHOICE OF WORDS


SPAG

S W


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This helps you identify those areas you need to improve

and devote special attention to them both when reading

and editing your piece.


PARAGRAPHINGSENTENCE STRUCTURE

STYLE

SENSE OF AUDIENCE

CHOICE OF WORDS


SPAG

S W

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