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2.2 How to Conduct a Reverse Outline

This page will teach how to edit your first draft. This page will also teach you how to check your essay's clarity and flow in each point and paragraph.

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2.1 Essay Terminology

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Summary of how to Conduct a Close Reading

"When revising your own work, these notes should tell you if each paragraph fits in the overall organization of your paper."

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What is a reverse outline?

Reverse outlining is a process that helps you to see if your essay is cohesive. It consists of you noting the main arguments of each point in your essay to see if your writing has a flow. Reverse outlining can help arrange your points, check for topic sentences, and check to see if you are fulfilling your thesis statement.

Video tutorial: conducting a reverse outline

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