(L2) The Writing Process

• it is something that no two people do the same way

  The Writing Process
• Ø  There is no "right way" or "wrong way" to write.


  The Writing Process
• It can be a very messy and fluid process, and the following is only a representation of commonly used steps.

   

  The Writing Process
• Ø  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

  The Writing Process
• Ø  Remember you can come to the Writing Center for assistance at any stage in this process.

  The Writing Process
• 8 Writing Process

  Prewriting

  Researching

  Drafting

  Revising Content

  Revising Organization

  Editing

  Proofreading

  Publishing
• 5 steps in writing process

  Prewriting

  Research

  Drafting

  Revising

  Editing and Proofreading
• Ø  Make sure you understand your assignment

  Ø  Decide on a topic to write about

  Prewriting
• Consider who will read your work.

  Brainstorm ideas about the subject and how those ideas can be organized. Make an outline


  Prewriting
• Ø  List places where you can find information

  Ø  Do your research

  Research
• Ø  Evaluate your sources (Primary and Secondary Sources)

  Ø  Make an outline to help organize your research

  Research
• Ø  Write sentences and paragraphs even if they are not perfect

  Ø  Create a thesis statement with your main idea

  Drafting
• Ø  Put the information you researched into your essay accurately without plagiarizing. Remember to include both in-text citations and a bibliographic page

  Drafting
• Ø  Read what you have written and judge if it says what you mean. Write some more


  Drafting
• Ø  Read it again

  Ø   Write some more

  Ø  Read it again

  Ø   Write until you have said everything you want to say about the topic.

  Drafting
• Ø  Read what you have written again

  Ø  Rearrange words, sentences, or paragraphs into a clear and logical order


  Revising
• Ø  Take out or add parts

  Ø   Do more research if you think you should

  Revising
• Ø  Replace overused or unclear words

  Ø  Read your writing aloud to be sure it flows smoothly. Add transitions.

  Revising
• Ø  Be sure all sentences are complete

  Ø  Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation

  Editing and Proofreading
• Ø   Change words that are not used correctly or are unclear

  Make sure you are using the appropriate style formatting

  Proofreading
• Ø  APA Formatting

  Ø  Chicago Style Formatting

  Ø   MLA Formatting

  Editing and Proofreading
• Ø  Have someone else check your work

  Editing and Proofreading