{"id":3802,"date":"2021-10-06T17:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T17:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/editing-skills-lead-to-better-grades\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:03:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:03:56","slug":"editing-skills-lead-to-better-grades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/editing-skills-lead-to-better-grades\/","title":{"rendered":"Editing Skills Lead to Better Grades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Don\u2019t lose marks for simple mistakes. Editing skills are key to helping students not only become better writers but stronger students in all subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether for a math assignment or writing an essay, editing skills are an important part of learning. Editing skills can even boost learning confidence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writing and Editing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reviewing and editing your work is a fantastic way to become a better writer. However, some people dread editing because it\u2019s not as fun as writing itself. Because of that, students skip this step, which can hurt their grades!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good writing skills are extremely beneficial, whether reviewing a math assignment, revising an essay, or even composing an email in their career later in life. Students must be aware of the importance of self-editing and how to do it properly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Four Component of Editing Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Editing involves four major components:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reading the written piece\u00a0<\/li><li>Highlighting any mistakes\u00a0<\/li><li>Fixing the mistakes that were found in the work<\/li><li>Ensuring that the work is clear and easy to understand\u00a0 \u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When students include all the components into the editing task, they\u2019re decreasing their chances of losing marks for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/blog\/teaching-writing-or-editing-writing-susan-barber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">simple mistakes<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Editing is more important than simply hoping for a better grade. By self-editing, your child catches silly errors before potential embarrassment from a peer or a teacher. It also keeps them accountable for their work and will lead to caring more about the finished product. All of which can help them become more <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/how-to-build-students-confidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confident in the classroom<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Self-Edit <\/strong>Properly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By following the steps below, students will be able to catch any mistakes in their writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Read the writing aloud.<\/strong> Reading aloud adds an auditory element and slows the reader down. This strategy makes it easier to think about the content and observe its readability.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Create an editing checklist.<\/strong> Set up a simple document that students can use when revising their work that covers common grade-level errors.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Start with the basics. <\/strong>During the first round of edits, have your child focus on only finding missed\/overused capitalization and punctuation. Once that\u2019s complete, they can spend more time on structure and grammar.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Ask for help! <\/strong>A second set of eyes can help see any missed mistakes.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Set aside enough time to complete and edit the work.<\/strong> If your child procrastinates, they are more likely to skip the editing process. Giving themselves adequate time for the project will ensure they are able to review it before submission.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Develop Writing and Editing Skills at Oxford Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to review one&#8217;s own work and make corrections as needed is an important skill. At Oxford Learning, all students learn self-editing skills that help them catch mistakes, communicate more clearly, and get better grades. Ask us about how <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/subject\/writing-tutor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our writing program<\/a> can help your child succeed in this key area! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t lose marks for simple mistakes. Editing skills are key to helping students not only become better writers but stronger students in all subjects. Whether for a math assignment or writing an essay, editing skills are an important part of learning. 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