Last time we talked about revising your first draft for ideas, one of the seven traits of good writing. Today, let’s look at revising for the trait of organization. The organization of your writing establishes its flow and allows the reader to understand your ideas.
When you revise for organization, look at each section of your writing separately. Ask yourself if the opening establishes your purpose for writing, gives some background information, and then moves the reader into the middle.
The middle should present your key points in a logical way. Make sure you use transitions between sentences and paragraphs to keep the reader moving smoothly through your ideas.
Finally, your ending must summarize your message, recommend further action, and leave the reader with a sense of closure.
So when you revise for organization, check that the beginning, the middle, and the ending accomplish their tasks and flow as a unit. Three parts, three purposes, unified and organized, and you’re on your way to better writing.
From all of us here at UpWrite Press, we wish you happy, organized holidays filled with joy, peace, and love.
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This Article is from: Health matters[http://stevenlichen.com]
URL: http://stevenlichen.com/2007/05/13/episode-10-revising-for-organization/
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