Drafts and Editing

Abstract

Writing a good paper will always involve a number of drafts. This is an essential part of the writing process, and it should be looked on as akin to an actor rehearsing a part. A polished performance cannot be achieved without rehearsal, and a polished paper cannot be achieved without writing a number of drafts. Experienced authors write numerous drafts (about 15 or more is common), but about three or four should be adequate for an undergraduate paper.