What are essential steps to revise for conventions in a writing sample, including grammar and mechanics?

• A. Identify the main idea and supporting evidence.
• B. Check grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling; ensure sentence variety; verify citations and formatting; proofread.
• C. Write a new draft from scratch.
• D. Delete all adjectives.

Answer: (B)

Revision for conventions means tightening up the language so grammar, mechanics, and presentation are clear and correct. The best steps are to check grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling; ensure sentence variety so the writing reads smoothly; verify citations and formatting if required; and do a final proofread. These actions focus on how the writing looks and reads, not on how ideas are developed.

Other options miss the focus on language rules and presentation. Identifying the main idea and supporting evidence targets content and structure, not conventions. Writing a new draft from scratch is about drafting, not revising conventions. Deleting adjectives would disrupt style and isn’t a standard step in polishing mechanics.