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The Writing Process :The Writing Process Seven Steps to Success!
The Seven Steps :The Seven Steps Choosing a topic
Brainstorming
Outline and rough draft
Cleaning up the rough draft
Peer editing
Revising the draft
Proofing the final paper
Choosing a Topic :Choosing a Topic Read the assignment!
Make sure the topic is appropriate to the assignment
The topic shouldn’t be too broad
The topic shouldn’t be too narrow
Make sure you have one topic
Brainstorming :Brainstorming Many different methods
Lists
Clustering
Diagramming
Getting through writer’s block
Choose what works for you!
Outline and Rough Draft :Outline and Rough Draft An outline helps organize your essay
Are you following the assignment?
Do you have enough supporting information?
The rough draft shouldn’t be perfect!
Get your ideas on paper.
Don’t worry about grammar and spelling
Cleaning up the Rough Draft :Cleaning up the Rough Draft Don’t let your rough draft be the only draft!
Writing is rewriting
Edit your ideas
Make sure your essay is clear and organized
Do you have enough supporting information?
Peer Editing :Peer Editing When you receive comments from others, be open!
Others can help you clarify your ideas and correct your grammar.
When you give comments to others, be constructive!
You want to help your classmate turn in a better essay.
Revising the Draft :Revising the Draft Look at the comments you’ve received from others.
Make any necessary changes
Proofing the Final Paper :Proofing the Final Paper The hard work is done!
Check for any little mistakes you may have missed.
Turn in your paper and wait for your A+!