Just like with any professional piece of writing, editing is an important final step. What are the six essential guidelines for editing? In your opinion, which of these guidelines is the most important one to consider during the editing process and why?

Just like with any professional piece of writing, editing is an important final step.  What are the six essential guidelines for editing?  In your opinion, which of these guidelines is the most important one to consider during the editing process and why?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.