The writing process

The Writing Process : The Writing Process

Writing process : Writing process Invention Collection Organization Drafting Revising Proofreading Important: Writing Process is Recursive

Invention: coming up with your topic : Invention: coming up with your topic Getting your ideas on paper so you can give yourself the widest range of topics possible

Collection : Collection Gathering ideas ? Books, Magazines, Internet, Journals, Periodicals, Newspapers, Internet Conducting interviews ? Phone, e-mail, Personal Interviews

Organizing: putting information in an outline : Organizing: putting information in an outline OUTLINE I. Introduction A. Grab attention B. State thesis II. Body A. Build points B. Develop ideas C. Support main claim III. Conclusion A. Reemphasize main idea I. II. III. Outline

Drafting : Drafting Drafting is the fourth step in writing process not the second Give yourself ample time to work on your project Find a comfortable place to do your writing Eg. Computers, Pen/Pencil/Eraser Avoid distractions Eg. TV, Noisy Friends, Computer Solitaire Take breaks

Revising: reviewing ideas : Revising: reviewing ideas Review concerns: Clear communication of ideas Organization of content Paragraph structure Omission of unneeded information Addition of supplemental information Strong introduction and conclusion

Proofreading : Proofreading Proofreading concerns: Spelling Punctuation Sentence structure Documentation style

Proofreading tips : Proofreading tips Slowly read your paper aloud Read your paper backwards Exchange papers with a friend NOTE: Spell check will not catch everything, and grammar checks are often wrong! Eg. Good spelling is important in college Eg. Good smelling is important in college

Why do you need a writing process? : Why do you need a writing process? Writing Process can help writers to: Organize their thoughts Avoid frustration and procrastination Use their time productively and efficiently

The Writing Process: Summary : The Writing Process: Summary Invention Collection Organization Drafting Revising Proofreading

Check your understanding : Check your understanding How many components that constitute the writing process? What are the components to the writing process? Many students struggle with drafting because they make the drafting process as the _________component of their writing process, right after coming up with a topic. What is the right place for drafting? Second Third Fourth Fifth

Check your understanding - Answers : Check your understanding - Answers How many components that constitute the writing process? Answer: 6 What are the components to the writing process? Answer: Invention, Collection, Organisation, Drafting, Revising and Proofreading Many students struggle with drafting because they make the drafting process as the second component of their writing process, right after coming up with a topic. What is the right place for drafting? Second Third Fourth Fifth

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