Revision Checklists

Thorough Revision

Content and Clarity

$$ Does your document meet the needs of the organization and of the reader $-$ and make you look good? yes

$$ Have you given readers all the information they need to understand and act on your message? yes

IIs all the information accurate? yes

IIs each sentence clear? Is the message free from apparently contradictory statements? Yes

$$ Are generalizations and benefits backed up with adequate supporting detail? Yes

Organization and Layout

Is the pattern of organization appropriate for your purposes, audience, and situation? yes

$$ Are transitions between ideas smooth? Do ideas within paragraphs flow smoothly? yes

$$ Does the design of the document make it easy for readers to find the information they need?

Is the document visually inviting? ves

$$ Are the points emphasized by layout ones that deserve emphasis? Yes

$$ Are the first and last paragraphs effective? yes

Style and Tone

$$ Is the message easy to read? YES

$$ Is the message friendly and free from biased language? YES

$$ Does the message build goodwill? YES