AFTER.. Edit the paper for spelling, grammar, punctuation, readability and so on Simple errors can make a big difference. Ask yourself if the arguments make sense. Do your points come across as well reasoned? Are there any places the text doesn't flow? Try reading the paper out loud. This might reveal areas that have problems. Find a friend to read it over. Ask yourself, "Is this my best work?" If there are problems or if something is not satisfactory keep revising the text until it is just right. *All of your resources need to be cited in a bibliography at the end of the paper.