Did you know that there is a distinction between revision and editing? Not may writers do! To sum it up, revision is the point in the writing process where the writer is primarily focused on making changes related to the content of the paper. Editing, however, is the point at which the writer reviews the paper to improve the grammar and mechanics.

​Revi​​sion

Revision is an important step in the writing process because it allows the author to fine-tune the overall flow and structure of the document. In the revision stage, the writer may focus on tasks such as cutting unnecessary content, adding important information, moving content, or checking for transitions. You can use our Revision Checklist to guide you through the process or view our page “Revision Strategies & Resources​" for more tips. 

Ed​iting

Editing/ Proofreading is the final stage of the writing process before submitting (publishing) your work. While you may have made small changes to grammar usage or formatting in earlier stages, this is where you can focus on those components of the paper. You can use our Editing Checklist as a support or review our page “Editing Strategies & Resources​" for more suggestions.