1. Read your paper out loud to help spot word usage problems. If possible ask a "critical friend" to read your paper to spot any additional problems.
2. Seek to avoid the passive voice; use active verbs as these are generally more direct and clear.  For further explanation or examples, see http://grammar.about.com/od/pq/g/pasvoiceterm.htm 
3. Review required manuscript format for typeface, margins, and page numbers.
4. Verify all citations; re-check each DOI and URL; update URL "retrieved" dates.
5. Run a spell-checker and grammar checker - set it for Canadian English.
6. If you used Word's Track Changes feature, delete your own editing. 

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