Remove words that repeat themselves and information that does not relate to the main idea of your paragraph or to the topic of the composition.

Move around words, phrases, sentences or even whole paragraphs in order to keep your ideas clear and flowing toward a logical conclusion.

Substitute words with more exact words or phrases that express what you want to say more clearly.

Make all of your revisions on your first draft; then write your second draft.  (Use the revision checklist to help you review your work.)