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Revising/editing A LITERARY ANALYSIS
  • Revision is altering what you say (aka ARMS)
  • Do I follow the elements of blueprint- TAG,
    thread, intro/conclusion elements?
  • Is my thesis/claim succinct? Do I then present
    the best examples and arguments to validate it?
  • Do I include and set up my excerpts? Do I repeat
    the quote or use it?
  • Is there a clear balance of insights/opinions of
    your own, in addition the specific evidence?
  • Editing is more about conventions and how you say
    it
  • The obvious stuff -periods, title/title, no
    symbols, etc.
  • The not so obvious tuff the spell check might not
    catch -homophones, repeated/missing words
  • Scan and find all verbs they need to be present
    tense if discussing plot!
  • Double check citation rules (in-text and works
    cited, long/block quotes, etc)

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ARMSa simple way to improve an essay
  • A (add)
  • Missing task items, excerpts to further argument,
    details/descriptions or any content related items
  • R (remove)
  • Unnecessary repetitions, unimportant excerpts,
    off task/topic information
  • M (move)
  • Sentence structure for variety/style, paragraphs
    for emphasis, idea order for a logical flow
  • S (substitute)
  • Overused words, weak verbs with strong verbs,
    better adjectives, generic wordsfor style and/or
    clarity
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