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Where do you get your writing ideas?
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How-to Essay: Editing
When you edit, you check your writing for punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and sentence errors. You also check the format of your paper.
1. Punctuation
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Does each sentence have correct end punctuation?
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Do I use commas after introductory word groups and between items in a series?
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Do I use apostrophes to show possession?
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2. Capitalization
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Does each sentence start with a capital letter?
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Have I watched for capitalization errors my spell-checker might miss?
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3. Spelling
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Have I used my spell-checker?
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Have I watched for spelling errors my spell-checker might miss?
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Have I checked the spelling of all names?
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4. Grammar
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Have I used the grammar checker?
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Have I checked for easily confused words (to, too, two)?
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5. Sentence Errors
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Have I checked for fragments?
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Have I checked for run-on sentences?
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Have I checked for rambling sentences?
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Need more help? Use the Grammar Handbook for tips on fixing grammar, punctuation and more.
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Students—
Read the winning short story!
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 Use the glossary to help find the meaning of literary words and writing terms that will help you think and talk about writing.
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To edit your writing well, you need to understand the rules. This library of quick, animated grammar lessons...
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