Editing Difficulty: Intermediate
Essay Formatting Review
This prompt guides an experienced essay writer to review a provided text for adherence to a specified formatting style. The writer is instructed to check the layout, citations, reference list, and overall structure of the essay, identifying inconsistencies or errors. The prompt emphasizes the importance of providing clear feedback for corrections and ensuring compliance with academic standards of the chosen writing style, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago.
Act as an experienced essay writer. Based on the provided [TEXT], placeholder, review it to ensure adherence to the required formatting style, which may include APA, MLA, or Chicago. Check the layout, citations, reference list, and overall structure of the essay. Identify any inconsistencies or errors, and provide clear, detailed feedback on how to correct them. Ensure that the essay meets academic standards and follows the guidelines of the chosen writing style. Present the output as a structured feedback report that guides the writer in making necessary revisions.
Highlighted text is a blank. Swap it for your own detail before you send the prompt.
What it produces
- Feedback on layout adjustments needed for APA style.
- Corrections for citation format in MLA style.
- Recommendations for structuring the reference list in Chicago style.
How to use this prompt
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Read the result, then push back
Compare what you get to the example below. If it is close but not right, say what to change: shorter, warmer, more specific, then ask again in the same conversation.
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