These steps are taken when formalising your research to share with others.
"Employing quotations effectively allows you to:
Clarify complex points, making your argument more accessible.
Anchor your assertions in the authority of respected scholars, adding weight to your argument.
Elevate the persuasiveness of your message, engaging your audience with a dynamic range of voices.
Showcase the extent and diversity of your research, reflecting a thorough engagement with the subject.
Introduce supplementary information, broadening the scope of your discussion.
Highlight, underscore, or introduce novel ideas, enriching the reader's understanding.
Diversify your writing style, preventing monotony and capturing the reader's interest.
Ensure academic integrity by properly attributing ideas to their original authors, thus avoiding plagiarism." (Gardiner, 2024)
There are some questions you can ask yourself during the editing process which will help you be concise and refine your expression.
1. Have I said anything that didn't need to be included?
2. Have I repeated myself?
3. Have I used formal language, or colloquial language?
4. Look at each sentence in turn. Is there a way I can say the same thing, but in fewer words?
5. Find a quiet space, alone. Read your work out loud to yourself. You will pick up things which will need changing, rewriting or deleting.
