Reviewing and editing one's own written work. – A Level Japanese Edexcel Revision

Reviewing and editing one’s own written work.

Appreciate the value of self-editing, which necessitates a comprehensive understanding of both structure and content to produce well-organised, coherent pieces of writing.
Understand that drafting is an integral part of the writing process which helps in refining your ideas and arguments.
Familiarise yourself with the common errors made by Japanese learners, such as forgetting particles, incorrect word order, and inappropriate use of polite form.

Ensure that your written discourse maintains a consistent flow of ideas from one sentence or paragraph to another.
Use transition words and phrases appropriate to your text type for smooth movement between ideas.
Pay attention to the logical progression of your arguments or narrative, ensuring that each point or event follows naturally from the one before.

Rigorously review your usage of grammar. Look out for subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, correctly conjugated verb forms, and appropriate particle use.
Check your vocabulary use for precision. Avoid overused words and phrases (いつも, たくさん, とても etc.), and vary your language use.
Ensure that your use of kanji and kana is accurate, particularly in your choice of homophonic kanji.

Cultivate the habit of proofreading your work after a short break. Fresh eyes can spot mistakes and inconsistencies missed during the initial editing stage.
Make use of peer reviews. Fellow learners or fluent Japanese speakers can provide constructive feedback and detect errors that you may have overlooked.
Regularly use Japanese language resources and learning tools, such as dictionaries, thesauruses, and online grammar guides, to help you refine your writing.
Keep notes of the common errors identified during your editing process to help you avoid repeating the same mistakes in future written tasks.