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#Look for any factual mistakes and correct them. Editing isn't just about looking for spelling and grammar mistakes. It's also about checking your statements for accuracy.<ref>https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-steps-for-editing-your-own-writing?_escaped_fragment_=#!</ref>[[Image:Edit Your Own Writing Step 8 Version 2.jpg|center]]
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#Look for any factual mistakes and correct them. Editing isn't just about looking for spelling and grammar mistakes. It's also about checking your statements for accuracy.<ref>https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-steps-for-editing-your-own-writing?_escaped_fragment_=#!</ref>[[Image:Edit Your Own Writing Step 8 Version 2.jpg|center]]
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#*For example, maybe you realize you misquoted someone or cited an incorrect set of data. This can then cast doubt on your entire piece of writing. If you don't have the facts right, readers will find it hard to take your main points seriously. Be sure to double-check all of your major claims and citations to ensure that your arguments have the firmest factual foundation possible.
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#*For example, maybe you realize you misquoted someone or cited an incorrect set of data. This can then cast doubt on your entire piece of writing. If you don't have the facts right, readers will find it hard to take your main points seriously. Be sure to double-check all of your major claims and citations to ensure that your arguments have the firmest factual foundation possible.
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#When quoting a source, make sure you use signal phrases to ensure that you acknowledge where you received your information and avoid “lone quotes.” Lone quotes stand by themselves and lack contextualization, but signal phrases lead your readers into the evidence you will provide. Examples of signal phrases include:
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According to [author’s name]...
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In the article [article’s name], [author’s name] claims that…
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Studies from [insert institution] show that...
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#Rephrase awkward sentences. Read paragraphs or sections out loud and mark any sentences that sound awkward or wordy. Make sure each sentence is clear and concise. Avoid long, meandering sentences and sentences that don't add anything to the paragraph that contains them.<ref>https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-steps-for-editing-your-own-writing?_escaped_fragment_=#!</ref>[[Image:Edit Your Own Writing Step 9 Version 2.jpg|center]]
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#Rephrase awkward sentences. Read paragraphs or sections out loud and mark any sentences that sound awkward or wordy. Make sure each sentence is clear and concise. Avoid long, meandering sentences and sentences that don't add anything to the paragraph that contains them.<ref>https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-steps-for-editing-your-own-writing?_escaped_fragment_=#!</ref>[[Image:Edit Your Own Writing Step 9 Version 2.jpg|center]]
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#*One common mistake is using too many subordinate clauses. A subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause) has a subject and verb but can't stand alone as a sentence. For instance, this sentence has a subordinate clause before the comma:
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#*One common mistake is using too many subordinate clauses. A subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause) has a subject and verb but can't stand alone as a sentence. For instance, this sentence has a subordinate clause before the comma:
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