Overview of Chapter 17

Chapter 17, like the rest of the chapters in this book, is important because it will help with the completion of the final, 3,000 word, paper. This chapter touches on five main points. The first being to ensure one’s document is accurate. This includes checking facts, figures, quotations, and the spelling of names. Next, one needs to strive for economy. That means to remove any unnecessary modifiers, eliminate unnecessary introductory phrases, and to avoid the use of stock phrases. Then, ensure that the document is consistent. . This means to use concepts, numbers, and source information consistently. After that, one must use appropriate tone and style. Finally, one should correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.