Objectives :
Objectives Describe the writing process
Explain the five planning steps
Describe the basic organizational plans
Composing the message
Summary
The Process of Writing :
The Process of Writing There are three steps in the process of writing
Planning ( pre-writing )
Drafting ( writing )
Revising ( re-writing )
Planning :
Planning 1. Identify your purpose
2. Analyze your audience
3. Collect your data
4. Organize your message
5. Determine how the content will be provided
Data Collection :
Data Collection Answering the reporter’s questions
Mind mapping
Brainstorming or Listing
Outlining
Creating organizational charts
Flowcharts
Researching
Options for providing content :
Options for providing content E-mail messages
Letters
Memos
Reports
Brochures
Newsletters
Web-sites
Microsoft power-point
Drafting :
Drafting Organization
Spatial organization
Chronology
Importance
Comparison/Contrast
Problem/Solution
2) Formatting
Revising :
Revising Add
Delete
Simplify
Move
Reformat
Enhance
Correct/Proofread/Edit
Proofreading :
Proofreading Let someone else read it
Use the gestation approach
Read one line at a time
Read long words syllable by syllable
Check figures, acronyms and abbreviations
Read it out loud
Try scattershot proofing
Use technology and of course, a dictionary.
Slide 10:
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