Editing tips from Reading/Writing class

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Instead of a dependent clause, delete the subject and use a...

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modifier

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Modifiers often use verbs ending in ___

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ing

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Repeated words can be shortened with commas and

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an appositive

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You can _____ sentences or ideas if another sentence is already saying the same thing.

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delete

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You can ____ sentences if not relevant to your main point.

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delete

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In a summary, you can delete ideas if they are not ______ to the plot or character development.

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important, relevant, essential, related

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Each paragraph should be focused on a separate topic related to the main idea.

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Focused on a separate topic that relates to your main idea.

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Identify chapters with useful info:

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Table of contents

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When starting a rough draft...

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Just write something. The first draft shouldn't be perfect.

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A good topic sentence should ____ from the previous paragraph into the next.

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transition