Clear, Concise Sentences: 3 Quick Strategies to Teach Student Writers

Editing and proofreading are writing processes different from revising. Editing can involve extensive rewriting of sentences, but it usually focuses on sentences or even smaller elements of the text.

Proofreading is the very last step writers go through to be sure that the text is presentable. It generally involves minor changes in spelling and punctuation.

This writing across the curriculum (WAC) workshop presents strategies for teaching students how to edit and proofread on their own writing. Participants will leave with knowledge of multiple ways to approach teaching both editing and proofreading along with concrete strategies to apply within their courses.