At the beginning of a new section, be sure to note how the section relates to the paper as a whole and what you are arguing in that section. In the f irst sentence of the paragraph, provide a transition from the previous subject and introduce the new topic. Short transitional words and orienting phrases at the start of sentences and paragraphs also create a smooth flow of information. If any sentence is tangential to your thesis or fails to add information, eliminate it. Conclusion Revision is part of writing, and writing is hard work.
Few sentences come out perfectly the f irst time they are written.
Still, every time you revise a paper you identify your own writing problems and learn to correct them. With practice, many of these revision suggestions can be incorporated into your initial writing process.