Revision and Editing

 Students often have trouble distinguishing between revision and editing and many have little experience revising their own work.  Sometimes I ask  them to brainstorm differences between the two processes, just so that I am sure they understand the distinction.  These revision  exercises are designed to expand the students’ concept of revision.
 The editing exercises can be fun, if done in a spirit of play.  I often use them as a lead into collaborative work and have students work in teams.  Everyone has to correct their own papers and everyone must explain their corrections, but they must all agree on the same answers.  Sometimes I give prizes.