Simple strategies to help with editing:
- Use a diary or index cards (areas of difficulty are noted in the diary and/or problem areas are noted in the index cards and listed alphabetically for quick reference while reviewing).
- Have rules for spelling, punctuation and capitalization available.
- Pair learners together to edit each other's writing and have them go over their editing together. Give them one thing to edit at a time, i.e. capitalization then punctuation, etc.
- Use the tape recorder to read the information and listen to it. Make changes if it doesn't make sense.
COPS: This strategy helps learners to monitor their writing.
- C = Edit capitalization
- O = Overall editing and appearance (handwriting, margins, complete sentences)
- P = Punctuation
- S = Spelling49
- Helping students with the writing process - tips for tutors. Go to: http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/help_writing_process.pdf
- Resource room has strategies for communication and math. Go to: http://www.resourceroom.net/index.asp
- Writing and proofing strategies database. Go to: http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/writing.html#Strategies