This presentation guides graduate students through the process of meaningful revision—moving beyond surface-level edits to reshape and refine their writing for clarity, depth, and impact. Students will learn the difference between global and local revisions, how to reverse outline and assess structure, and how to strengthen arguments and refine academic voice. With practical strategies and examples, this session helps graduate writers transform early drafts into confident, coherent, and compelling final submissions.
00:00 Introduction 00:45 What is Revision? (And What it Isn't) 01:18 The Purpose of Revision in Graduate Writing 01:46 Global vs Local Revisions 02:23 Step 1: Re-Read with Distance 02:58 Step 2: Test Your Structure 03:23 Step 3: Strengthen Your Argument 04:04 Step 4: Revise for Style and Clarity 04:42 Step 5: Final Proofing Pass 05:22 Final Thoughts on Revising for Impact 05:50 Thank you! (Contact info)
This recording is paid for by the LOGRAR grant.
CPP Graduate Resource Center - gradstudies@cpp.edu Dr. Karen Téllez-Chaires - ktrujillo@cpp.edu