Elements of Writing:

A Revision Checklist

For writing classes at ETSU. Posted by Dr. Kevin O'Donnell, Professor of English.

Writing students: Consider each of the following elements, which may appear in a published essay. Which are suited for your semester revision?

1. summary blurb

2. extended subtitle

3. epigraph

4. author's note (micro-bio--"about the author" or "contributor's note")

5. text box / side bar / appendix

6. bibliography / recommended readings

7. acknowledgements

8. section headings

9. pull quotes

10. bullets / numbered lists

11. images and captions

12. charts and graphs

13. maps