Developmental Edit

Purpose

Review a draft for big-picture issues: argument, structure, stakes, and payoff. Focus on whether the piece works, not whether the sentences are polished.

Read ../../references/context-contract.md and load the relevant assignment, project, publication, source, and voice context before judging the draft.

Keep the writer in the loop on thesis development. Surface evidence and counterarguments that pressure the thesis, present possible moves, and do not quietly replace the core argument.

Entry Points

• After completing a draft through the workflow
• Directly with any draft from anywhere
• As part of a composed "make this better" request

What to Look For

Questions to consider (not all apply to every piece):