THE WRITING PROCESS
The writing process is something that no two people do the same way. There is no "right way" or "wrong way" to write. It can be a very messy and fluid process, and the following is only a representation of commonly used steps.
STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS
STEP 1: PREWRITING
THINK AND DECIDE
• Make sure you understand your assignment.
• Decide on a topic to write about.
• Consider who will read your work.
• Brainstorm ideas about the subject.
STEP 2: RESEARCH (IF NEEDED)¬
SEARCH
• List places where you can find information.
• Do your research.
• Make an Outline to help organize your research.
STEP 3: DRAFTING
WRITE
• Put the information you researched into your own words.
• Write sentences and paragraphs even if they are not perfect.
• Read what you have written and judge if it says what you mean.
• Write some more.
• Read it again.
• Write some more.
• Read it again.
• Write until you have said everything you want to say about the topic.
STEP 4: REVISING
MAKE IT BETTER
• Read what you have written again.
• Rearrange words, sentences or paragraphs.
• Take out or add parts.
• Do more research if you think you should.
• Replace overused or unclear words.
• Read your writing aloud to be sure it flows smoothly.
STEP 5: EDITING AND PROOFREADING
MAKE IT CORRECT
• Be sure all sentences are complete.
• Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
• Change words that are not used correctly or are unclear.
• Make sure you are using the appropriate Style formatting.
"Push yourself no one else is going to do it for you".
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