Chapter five discusses some of the finishing touches you need to perfect your paper. One of the main suggestions the book has when finalizing a paper is getting and giving feedback. It is important that after you make your final draft, that you have those you trust read over it. Often times, I find that what I think is a well written paper has many errors that I have missed when editing it myself. It is always helpful to get some constructive feedback as well to hopefully improve your future writing.
DOCS is a helpful tool when remembering key characteristics of editing. DOCS stands for (1) review the design, (2) review the organization, (3) review the content, and (4) review the sentences. When review the design of your paper, make sure that you use adequate headings, clarify visuals used, and the appropriate type of typography is used. Organization is another key element to look for. Ask yourself if your paper flows and if you have stayed in a direct or indirect tone. Content deals with making sure the paper is clear, complete, correct, and compelling. Lastly, reviewing the sentences to make sure you follow proper sentence structure helps to solidify your paper.
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