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    This document provides tips for final revisions of three essays. For Essay 1, it recommends checking that the essay has a clear thesis and polishing sentences by eliminating repetition and using precise word choices. It also suggests proofreading for grammar and syntax errors. For Essay 2, it advises including a re-revised draft and checking that the essay has an interesting thesis, polished sentences, and a conclusion that makes the essay more than a summary. Sources should be cited appropriately within the text and works cited page in MLA style. For Essay 3, it notes that two drafts are required and re-revision is optional, and reiterates tips about an interesting thesis, clarity for educated readers outside the class, polished sentences

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    This document provides tips for final revisions of three essays. For Essay 1, it recommends checking that the essay has a clear thesis and polishing sentences by eliminating repetition and using precise word choices. It also suggests proofreading for grammar and syntax errors. For Essay 2, it advises including a re-revised draft and checking that the essay has an interesting thesis, polished sentences, and a conclusion that makes the essay more than a summary. Sources should be cited appropriately within the text and works cited page in MLA style. For Essay 3, it notes that two drafts are required and re-revision is optional, and reiterates tips about an interesting thesis, clarity for educated readers outside the class, polished sentences

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    Tips For Final Revisions of Essays: 21W.730 "The Creative Spark" Boiko/Fall 2004

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    This document provides tips for final revisions of three essays. For Essay 1, it recommends checking that the essay has a clear thesis and polishing sentences by eliminating repetition and using precise word choices. It also suggests proofreading for grammar and syntax errors. For Essay 2, it advises including a re-revised draft and checking that the essay has an interesting thesis, polished sentences, and a conclusion that makes the essay more than a summary. Sources should be cited appropriately within the text and works cited page in MLA style. For Essay 3, it notes that two drafts are required and re-revision is optional, and reiterates tips about an interesting thesis, clarity for educated readers outside the class, polished sentences

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    21W.

    730 The Creative Spark

    Boiko/Fall 2004

    Tips for Final Revisions of Essays


    Essay I NOTE: Everyone must produce 3 drafts of Essay I. If you have not yet re-revised, include your re-revision in your portfolio. If you have already re-revised, you have the option of polishing further for the portfolio. Does your essay have a main idea (thesis)? Polish your sentenceseliminate repetition, choose words carefully, make every word tell. Check for grammar and syntax errors such as agreement between singles and plurals and inconsistent verb tenses.

    Essay II NOTE: Everyone should produce 3 drafts of Essay II. Include your re-revision in your portfolio. Does your essay have an interesting thesis?
    Polish your sentences
    Does your conclusion make your essay more than the sum of its parts?
    Are sources cited appropriately in your text, in MLA style?
    Is Your Works Cited in MLA Style, including electronic sources?

    Essay III NOTE: Everyone must produce 2 drafts of Essay II. Re-revision is optional. Does your essay have an interesting thesis?
    Have you made your essay comprehensible by, and interesting to, educated
    readers who are not in our class? Can readers see why you are interested in the ideas you are writing about? Polish your sentences Does your conclusion make your essay more than the sum of its parts?

    * Remember to include a re-revision cover sheet with re-revised drafts

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