Editorial Checklist
Here is an editorial checklist to help you edit your document.
Does your document maintain a professional tone and style?
Does your entire document support your main point? Consider deleting extraneous information that does not support your main point.
Are your ideas organized in a coherent way?
Review your salutation and introduction. Do you make a connection with your
reader(s)?
Review these sections of your document. Do you reinforce your point
using keywords and concepts?
- Document title
- File name or subject line
- Headings and subheadings
- Topic sentences
Do your sentences contain concrete characters and compelling actions that
support the story you are telling?
Underline any unusual terms and acronyms. Make sure you manage the flow of
information by defining any terms that might be new to your audience.
Have you overstated or misstated any of your arguments? If so, revise them.
Cite your sources if you are using words or concepts that are not your own.
Check the following formats, and make sure you use them consistently throughout your document:
- Font size
- Font type (bold, italics, underline)
- Line spacing
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