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Writing Process

The writing process involves 4 key steps: 1) Prewriting where you choose a topic, gather information through techniques like listing, freewriting and clustering, 2) Planning where you organize your ideas into an outline with topic sentences and sublists, 3) Writing a rough draft following your outline, and 4) Polishing through revision of content and organization followed by editing for grammar, punctuation and proofreading. This process allows for discovery of new ideas and refinement into a coherent final copy.

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Writing Process

The writing process involves 4 key steps: 1) Prewriting where you choose a topic, gather information through techniques like listing, freewriting and clustering, 2) Planning where you organize your ideas into an outline with topic sentences and sublists, 3) Writing a rough draft following your outline, and 4) Polishing through revision of content and organization followed by editing for grammar, punctuation and proofreading. This process allows for discovery of new ideas and refinement into a coherent final copy.

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The Writing Process

Step 1 : Creating (Prewriting)


Prewriting is the initial step in writing, where we pick a topic and gather information before
starting to write.
Step 1A: Choosing and Narrowing a Topic
When assigned a specific topic, we writing is constrained. But if we have a choice, follow two
key tips:
1. Pick a topic we are passionate about.
2. Ensure the topic aligns with the assignment's requirements.
Step 1B: Generating Ideas
Prewriting involves collecting information and generating ideas for our chosen topic. Techniques
like journal writing, listing, freewriting, and clustering help us explore our own ideas effectively.
Journal Writing
In journal writing, we document daily experiences, thoughts, and dreams privately. It's a space
for self-expression without worrying about others' opinions.
Listing
Listing is a brainstorming technique where we quickly jot down words or phrases related to our
topic to generate ideas.
Freewriting
Freewriting involves writing freely about a topic to discover a focus, generating ideas as one
thought sparks another.
Clustering
Clustering is a brainstorming technique involving a central topic surrounded by related ideas in
separate balloons, encouraging further exploration and idea generation.
Step 2: Planning (Outlining)
In step 1, topics are chosen, narrowed down, and ideas are generated through brainstorming.
Step 2 involves organizing these ideas into an outline during the planning stage of the writing
process.
Step 2A: Making Sub lists
To begin creating an outline, divide the communication problems list into sub lists and eliminate
irrelevant or unusable items.

Step 2B: Writing the Topic Sentence


Finally, write a topic sentence. The topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph.
Step 2C: Outlining
An outline is a formal plan for a paragraph. It provides a clear and logical framework for writing
or presenting information.
Step 3: Writing
In step 3 of the writing process, craft a rough draft following your outline, without worrying
about mistakes. This draft is a chance for discovery, where new ideas can emerge and be added
or removed while maintaining relevance.
Step 4: Polishing
The fourth step of writing is polishing, also known as revising and editing. Effective polishing
involves two stages: addressing content and organization first, and then focusing on grammar
and punctuation.
Step 4A: Revising
During the stage, after the rough draft, improve content and organization. Focus on unity,
coherence, and logic. Don't correct grammar yet. Confirm a clear topic sentence, ample
supporting details, and transitions. Assess if our purpose is met, eliminate off-topic sentences,
and consider adding details. Check for a relevant concluding sentence.
Step 4B: Editing (Proofreading)
Proofread for grammar, structure, spelling, and punctuation errors. Verify sentence completeness,
subject-verb agreement, tenses, mechanics, and contractions as per instructor's preference.
Step 4C: Writing the Final Copy
Prepare a neat final copy in ink or typed for submission. Review once more and consider making
changes. Highlight the iterative process of writing and rewriting until satisfied with the final
result.

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