Everything's an Argument, chapter 12 is about how to establish style in your writing. Sentence structure is important to style and the sentences effectiveness. It's also important to have correct punctuation (duh). Also pay attention to figurative language, such as using analogies, tropes, understatements.
In the Bedford Researcher, chapter 15 it focuses on revising and editing. It advises you to save multiple copies of your document with different revisions, and pay special attention to accuracy, consistency, tone and style, and of course grammar. To edit your document ask for other's opinions, I like this strategy cause they are likely to catch things you haven't noticed. Also it's important to check your facts and ensure their accuracy.
Chapter 16 is about design. When I hear design I think about magazines or something, not a research paper. I didn't realize you have to even focus on the structure of it. So this chapter was helpful. Principles of design for a paper include balance, emphasis, placement, repetition, and consistency. Different fonts, line spacing, and alignment are all things that need to be considered. Also colors, shading, and borders, but I don't think that fits in with a college research paper standard. It also talks about using and placing illustrations.
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Good information. I didnt read your paper before but that is good you found a lot of things to change after doing the revision...I did as well. Good job!
-cam
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