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Always write at least two drafts. This means: Write something, then check it,
then write it again.
CONTENT
Is it interesting? Would you like to read what you have written? Why?
VOCABULARY
Have you spelt all words correctly? Use your dictionary.
Make sure you haven’t misused words. For example their, there and
they’re.
Have you used a variety of synonyms? Avoid repeating the same words.
GRAMMAR
Check that your use of plural and singular is correct.
Have you used the correct grammar? Check your tense. Check your
past, present and future tenses carefully.
Have you used complex sentences? Avoid a lot of short sentences
Have you used a variety of sentence structures? Avoid repeating the
same type of sentence.
PUNCTUATION
Check your punctuation including full stops (.), commas (,), semi-colons
(;) and apostrophes (-).
STYLE
Do not use casual phrases in academic writing.
Are your paragraphs clear? Have you used the correct structure for your
writing, such as letter, essay, and paragraph structure?
DOUBLE-CHECK
Re-read your document at least twice to check for mistakes.
If you answer ‘no’ to any of these questions, think about how to improve your
writing and then write it again.
The best way to improve your writing is to let people read it!
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