Writing Conventions Checklist
Writing Conventions Checklist
General Items
- Proofread for overall coherence and clarity
- Seek feedback from peers or mentors
- Revise based on feedback to improve quality
Grammar
- Check for subject-verb agreement
- Ensure proper use of tense
- Use correct pronouns and antecedents
- Avoid sentence fragments
- Eliminate run-on sentences
Punctuation
- Use commas correctly in lists and clauses
- Employ periods at the end of sentences
- Include quotation marks for direct quotes
- Use apostrophes for contractions and possessives
- Ensure proper use of colons and semicolons
Spelling
- Spell check all words
- Watch for commonly confused words (e.g., their/there/they're)
- Use consistent spelling for names and terms throughout
- Check for homophones (e.g., to/two/too)
Formatting
- Use consistent font and size throughout the document
- Apply appropriate headings and subheadings
- Ensure proper paragraph indentation and spacing
- Include page numbers if required
- Maintain consistent margins
Style and Clarity
- Write in an active voice when possible
- Avoid jargon and overly complex sentences
- Use transitions between paragraphs for flow
- Be concise and to the point
- Maintain a consistent tone appropriate for the audience
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