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Proofread

Write a final copy.

Draft

Partner Edit

Write a final copy.

Prewrite.

Plan.

Proofread.

outlines and quick sketches

drafting

checking for capitalization and grammar

an activity to help yourself learn about a topic

are revising and thinking about if the text makes sense and if your information is accurate.

may have only one draft or you may have several drafts. It just depends.

are proofreading your final copy.

are taking deliberate steps to organize your thoughts and ideas.

asking yourself if the text makes sense

changing the order of words, sentences and paragraphs

researching your topic

checking to see if the sentences are detailed and descriptive

checking for correct capitalization

checking your spelling

checking your punctuation

checking that you've used words, phrases and sentences correctly

be neat

use appropriate margins

get help from a friend

use proper font and font size

proofread

ask the teacher for help

edit

revise

to share or publish.

proofreading.

rewriting.

revise.