Writing Exercise & Editing and Revising Checklist
Writing Exercise & Editing and Revising Checklist
Writing Exercise & Editing and Revising Checklist
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ESSAY WRITING EXERCISE<br />
This worksheet is designed to help you integrate the various parts of writing you statement<br />
including self-assessment, choosing your content, <strong>and</strong> choosing your format. Read each question<br />
<strong>and</strong> answer it truthfully <strong>and</strong> completely before moving on to the next section.<br />
Self-Assessment<br />
1. What are your professional interests _____________________________________________<br />
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2. What are your short-term <strong>and</strong> long-term professional goals ___________________________<br />
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3. What experiences, academic or personal, have fostered the development of your professional<br />
interests _____________________________________________________________________<br />
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4. Have you had any different or unusual experiences that relate to your professional interests or<br />
goals ________________________________________________________________________<br />
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Choosing Your Content<br />
1. Which of your experiences are you most passionate about ____________________________<br />
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2. What about that experience has inspired you to pursue your goals<br />
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3. How will this specific program help you achieve your professional goals<br />
During the program: _______________________________________________________<br />
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After the program: ________________________________________________________<br />
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EDITING AND REVISING CHECKLIST<br />
CONTENT<br />
Did you answer the question asked<br />
Did you include only relevant information<br />
Is the essay unique <strong>and</strong> personal to you Could someone else have written the same thing<br />
Is the essay an accurate representation of you Would those closest to you recognize that this<br />
essay was about you Have you been truthful <strong>and</strong> honest<br />
Did you use specific <strong>and</strong> personal examples to support your claims<br />
Did you demonstrate your fit into the program<br />
Did you include the names of specific professors<br />
FORMAT/STYLE<br />
Do your points flow logically from one paragraph to the next<br />
Are each of your main points supported<br />
Do the details given support the main point of the paragraph<br />
Are the paragraph lengths balanced on the page<br />
Does the essay build to a natural conclusion Does your conclusion follow from the text<br />
Do you have good variety of sentence structure <strong>and</strong> length<br />
Did you use active voice<br />
Did you adhere to the page or word limit<br />
INTEREST<br />
Do you have an attention-grabbing opening paragraph<br />
Do you show the reader rather than tell the reader<br />
Is the text dull, monotonous, or redundant<br />
Did you use any clichés<br />
Do you hold the attention of the reader<br />
Is the essay memorable<br />
PROOFREADING<br />
Are there any spelling errors<br />
Are there any grammatical errors<br />
Are there any punctuation errors<br />
Did you capitalize appropriately<br />
Did you avoid using contractions<br />
Did you use the right school name in each essay<br />
OTHER TIPS<br />
Read the essay out loud to see how it sounds.<br />
Never settle for your first draft. Revise, revise, revise!!!
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