Self-Editing

We have created a checklist of common writing errors in business to help you improve your self–editing skills.

Basic checklists like this are a great start; however, we recommend adapting this checklist to focus on your own specific weaknesses. Internalize your customized checklist and consider it every time you write. The more mindful you are with applying your checklist, the more precise and persuasive your messages will be.

Basic Self-Editing Checklist

Checklist for communication effectiveness, with seven steps focusing on audience focus, concrete purpose, logical structure, rhetorical appeals, addressing counter-arguments, conciseness, and persuasive word choice.

Writing Specific Considerations

A proofreading checklist focused on correcting syntax and grammar mistakes in business contexts. It includes items on sentence structure, tense consistency, completeness, serial commas, transition words, pronoun usage, spelling, missing words, grammatical sense, formatting, and word count.

Speaking Specific Considerations

A checklist for presentation preparation, addressing timing and slide enhancement. It includes items about avoiding rush, allowing time for Q&A, main message clarity, and consistent design.

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