For example, by comparing your draft to a template, you could discover that your work is missing a thesis statement, or realize that while you have topic sentences and supporting evidence in each body paragraph, the paragraphs are missing the analysis that explains why the evidence is important (see Writing an Academic Paragraph and Body Paragraph Checklist for more information). If you didn’t use a plan while writing, try using a planning template (e.g., Finalize Your Document Plan) when you’re evaluating your draft to assess what you’ve already written and identify what’s missing. Make sure that you have a detailed plan for your document (see Planning the Paper), and then follow that plan while writing. Major revisions, such as needing to add, delete, move, or rework large chunks of text, are usually a result of an unclear line of argument throughout the text.
If you are writing your thesis, major research paper, or capstone project, your academic supervisor will be able to give you a second opinion on your work. It's unlikely that you'll be able to send your draft to the instructor for his/her review however, you should feel comfortable approaching the instructor with any questions regarding the content of the paper. If you're concerned about the content matter, please check with your instructor to clarify your understanding. Does your work achieve the outcomes of the assignment? Review the assignment description to ensure you’ve addressed all the requirements.Revising work involves checking the structure, arguments, logic, flow, and content of the work and can involve (but is not limited to) adding, deleting, or rewording selections of text. Once you’ve completed the first draft of a work, it can be tempting to consider it done and move on to the next project however, first drafts almost always need revising and editing before they’re ready to be considered a final version.
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