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The difference between a good NEA and an outstanding one is almost always in the editing. First drafts capture your ideas; redrafting refines them. The most sophisticated arguments, the most precise quotations, and the most balanced comparisons emerge not from inspiration but from revision. This lesson provides a systematic approach to editing, a checklist for self-assessment, and guidance on avoiding the pitfalls that cost students marks.
Before you touch individual sentences, assess the essay's structure as a whole. Ask:
| Question | What you're checking |
|---|---|
| Does my introduction state a clear thesis? | That the essay has an argument, not just a topic |
| Does every paragraph make a comparative claim? | That comparison is sustained throughout |
| Does the argumentative arc progress? | That each paragraph builds on the previous one |
| Is the conclusion more than a summary? | That the essay reaches an evaluative, not just descriptive, end |
| Are the two texts balanced? | That neither text dominates |
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