How to do self-proofreading for thesis

Rule of thumb: Proofread one thing at a time

1. Start with Methodology chapter:
- Make sure all tenses used in this chapter are past tense.

2. In Findings or Results chapter:
- Make sure all tenses used in this chapter are past tense.
- Avoid unnecessary use of past perfect tense.

3. Ctrl+ F to search for "will" and turn all "will" into past tense.
Exception: Recommendation for future study

4. Singular / plural with tenses: is, are, am, was, were, verb+s, verb-s

5. Breakdown any long sentence into two or three sentences, and then link them using sentence connectors to assure continuity of ideas.
- For positive connection: e.g. first, next, then, after that, subsequently, in addition.
- For negative or opposite connect: e.g. meanwhile, in contrast, however, anyhow, nonetheless, nevertheless.
NB: do not use besides

6. Prioritize the use of active voice in the 6th ed. of APA

7. Verify author-date citation format (refer to APA Style tutorial)

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