Key Concept
Congratulations! You have completed the first draft of your expository essay. Have you informed your audience with an interesting explanation of your topic? The best expository writers revise their first drafts to create the most interesting and informative essays they can write.

Does your introduction make your essay so compelling that it must be read? Do your body paragraphs include all the main points, supporting points, and transitions needed to explain your topic thoroughly? Is your conclusion memorable and thought-provoking?

Revising is about looking at your writing from different points of view. The most effective way to get another point of view is to ask someone else to read your essay. You can ask a peer to read your essay with fresh eyes and offer suggestions to improve your exposition.

Word processing applications usually provide research and collaboration tools. You can use research tools such as a thesaurus to improve your word choice. You can use collaboration tools to track changes during revision and make suggestions during peer review.

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