The Third Step - Revising

Revising, the third (3rd) step in the writing process, is where you transform or strengthen your entire piece. A simple way to remember what revising involves is by using the acronym A.R.M.S.

A - ADD
R - REMOVE
M- MOVE
S - SUBSTITUTE

The video below gives a detailed explanation on how this acronym can be applied.

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