ACT Compass Writing

ACT Compass Writing focuses on developing essential writing skills for standardized testing and academic success.

Understanding Sentence StructureGrammar and UsagePunctuation and Mechanics
Developing Thesis StatementsOrganizing Paragraphs and IdeasEditing and Revising
Writing for Standardized TestsEffective Email and Digital CommunicationWriting for Everyday Life
Time Management During the TestAnswering Multiple-Choice Writing Questions
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Advanced Topics

Editing and Revising

Perfecting Your Writing

Editing and revising are the final steps before sharing your work. Editing focuses on fixing grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Revising means improving your ideas, organization, and word choice.

Steps to Edit and Revise

  1. Read your writing out loud.
  2. Check for grammar and spelling mistakes.
  3. Make sure your ideas are clear and organized.
  4. Ask someone else to review your work.

Why It Matters

Even professional writers edit and revise! These steps help you catch mistakes and make your writing the best it can be.

Examples

  • Changing 'there' to 'their' to fix a grammar mistake.

  • Adding a stronger conclusion to wrap up your essay.

In a Nutshell

Editing and revising turn good writing into great writing.

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Writing for Standardized Tests