REVISION GUIDE
Use this guide to revise your writing.
Write an Argument
Ask Yourself
1. Does my introduction
create interest and clearly
state a claim?
2. Are my reasons and
evidence organized
logically and linked with
transitions?
3. Are counterarguments
expressed and addressed
effectively?
4. Is there subject-verb
agreement in my
sentences?
5. Do I use strong persuasive
language?
6. Does my conclusion
summarize my claim?
Tips
Underline the claim and
highlight the attention-getting
opening.
Underline the reasons and text
evidence.
Highlight transitional words
and phrases.
Highlight counterarguments
and sentences that address or
refute those views.
Underline subjects and circle
verbs.
Highlight stated reasons and
evidence.
Highlight the conclusion.
Revision Techniques
Add a clear claim, and
add a relevant attention-
getting detail.
Reorder reasons and
evidence in a logical
sequence, and
add transitions to link reasons
and evidence.
Edit sentences that refute a
counterargument to clarify
valid reasons.
Replace subjects and verbs
that don’t agree.
Add persuasive language to
emphasize points.
Add a statement that
summarizes the claim.
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