Editing for Concision
Write tight, clear prose.
What You'll Learn
- Identify and eliminate unnecessary words, phrases, and redundancies
- Choose precise language that conveys meaning efficiently
- Apply concision techniques to full passages while preserving voice and meaning
- Draft concisely from the start using planning and outlining strategies
- Use systematic editing processes including the four-pass method
- Provide and receive peer feedback focused on clarity and brevity
Before You Start
- Review basic sentence structure and grammar conventions
- Be prepared to revise your own writing samples
- Have a recent essay or writing assignment available for practice