Revise the full draft so it reads as one connected piece: consistent verb tense, a repeated key-term thread, and an opening and closing that echo each other.
Cohesion means all the parts feel like they belong to the same piece. Check for consistent verb tense throughout, not slipping between past and present tense without reason, and check that a few key terms repeat naturally to tie sections together.
A strong technique is making your conclusion echo your introduction: return to the hook idea or question from the start, now answered by everything the reader has learned.
Mastery looks like: They revise the full draft for consistent verb tense and a cohesive thread of key ideas, with a conclusion that echoes the introduction.
Common stumbles: Leaving scattered tense shifts uncorrected; writing a conclusion that introduces a brand-new idea instead of echoing the introduction.
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