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Trước khi người đọc của bạn kết thúc bài luận của bạn, nhắc nhở anh ta hoặc cô những mục tiêu của bạn. Bạn đã làm những gì bạn muốn anh ta hoặc cô ấy để lấy đi từ bài luận của bạn? Nhắc nhở các độc giả của luận án của bạn (mà không lặp lại từng chữ) sẽ giúp đảm bảo rằng họ nhận được, và ghi nhớ, điểm của bạn. | LESSON 16 k Editing LESSON SUMMARY Editing takes a closer look at your writing through a stronger lens that highlights words and sentences. Are your word choices clear and direct Are there any repetitive or awkward sentences or phrases When you edit you can clean up and clear up words and sentences to make them better convey your intended meaning and easier to understand. To edit your essay effectively you ll need to read each paragraph a number of times paying careful attention to your sentences and the words that comprise them. While some students edit well on the computer many others work better on a hard copy. Unlike revising which entails the possible reworking of large parts of your essay editing is a word-by-word and sentence-by-sentence task. Taking pen to paper may help you focus more closely on the pieces that make up your essay rather than the work as a whole. As you read the hard copy of your essay pen in hand ask yourself the following questions. Circle any problems as you encounter them. You might also want to make a quick note in the margin with an idea or two about how to improve the problem s . Are unnecessary words and phrases cluttering up your sentences Do you repeat yourself Rework your point so that you say it well the first time and remove any repetitious words and phrases. Are there any cliches pretentious language or confusing jargon Do you use the active voice whenever possible Do you avoid using ambiguous words and phrases 121 EDITING Are verb tenses consistent Is the antecedent for every pronoun clear Do you use precise adjectives and adverbs Is your sentence structure varied Sentences should not be the same length nor should they be repetitive in any other way such as all beginning with a noun followed by a verb followed by an object. After you ve read your essay a few times and highlighted any areas that need improving focus on one problem at a time. Be Concise Why use ten words to get across a meaning that could be better said in five