03/03/2017
Editing is an important in report writing process. Editing is important for all official documents, tender documents, online posts and academic documents (assignments, term papers, independent conceptual papers, concept notes, research projects and thesis). The intent of editing is to improve the flow and overall quality of the writing. There are several approaches to editing.
The first approach is content editing which involves ensuring the writing meets its intended purpose, enhances accuracy and the arguments are consistent. The second approach is structure editing which seeks to ensure the work follows the formats and guidelines of similar works. Here one has to ensure that the body, paragraphs logical transition and appropriate headings.
There is also clarity editing which aims to ensure that the writing is clear and understandable to the intended readers. For academic assignments, term papers and research projects there is need for style and citations editing to ensure non repetitive words/phrases. This is also ensures the in text citations and reference list are tallying.