The Writing Process INGL 3101

Vocabulary about writing Draft Feedback Organize Outline Diagram Brainstorm Freewrite

Writing is a process Get Ideas Organize Write Get Feedback Re-write

Get Ideas Talk to a friend or classmate and take notes Write without stopping (free writing) Brainstorm a list Create a diagram Read examples and take notes In Spanish or English?

Organize Look at your ideas and arrange them in a logical order using an outline or a diagram ENGLISH Disney Time with family Delicious food Entertainment Summer Program New friends colegío My Summer Vacation Trip to Disneyworld Shared time with family Ate delicious food Saw great entertainment English summer program A. Met new friends B. Learned about colegío

Write Use your outline or diagram to write paragraphs with main ideas and supporting details. Remember: Main Idea Supporting Detail

Get Feedback Re-Write Exchange your work with a classmate Get help from the professors or teaching assistants Understand the comments of your classmates, professor, or tutors and make changes to your original draft

Making an Outline Summer Institute June 16, 2009 Adapted from a presentation by Ruth Luman: Modesto Junior College.

The Benefits of an Outline Helps visualize the ideas you have and how to organize them. Presents material in a logical form. Shows relationships among ideas. Defines boundaries and groups. Helps you check the logic and completeness of what you have written.

Thesis Statement: ________ II. Topic Sentence: _____________ Essay Title I. Introduction Thesis Statement: ________ II. Topic Sentence: _____________ A. supporting detail B. supporting detail III. Topic Sentence: ____________ IV. Topic Sentence: ____________ V. Conclusion Roman numerals can be used to represent paragraphs. Capital letters can be used to represent supporting details for the paragraphs.

Thesis Statement Start with your thesis statement. Write the topic sentences for the body paragraphs. The topic sentence for each body paragraph should support the thesis statement. The topic sentences need to agree with the main idea or subpoints in the thesis statement. ESSAY OUTLINE Thesis Statement Topic Sentence #1 Topic Sentence #2 Topic Sentence #3

Topic Sentences Thesis Statement Topic Sentence Paragraph #1: The way you dress can have a big impact on an interview panel’s first impressions of you. Thesis Statement A job interview can often make or break your chances of getting your dream job. There are several things that you can do in an interview to increase the possibility of your success such as dressing properly, answering interview questions thoroughly, and asking good questions at the end of the interview. Topic Sentence- Paragraph #2: An interview is an opportunity for potential employers to get to know you better, so it is important that you answer each question as completely as possible. Topic Sentence- Paragraph #3: By preparing some thoughtful questions for the end of the interview, you can show the panel that you have prepared for the interview and want the job.

Supporting Details II. Body Paragraph #1: Topic Sentence: The way you dress can have a big impact on an interview panel’s first impressions of you. Men and women should consider wearing dark suits. Conservative dress will show the interview panel you are serious about what you do. Don’t carry too many things into the interview. A notebook, pens, and/or laptop computer should be carried in a briefcase. Under the topic sentence for each paragraph, list some of the supporting details, examples, or ideas you want to include in each paragraph.

Example Outline Introduction- Thesis Statement: A job interview can often make or break your chances of getting your dream job. There are several things that you can do in an interview to increase the possibility of your success such as, dressing properly, answering interview questions thoroughly, and asking good questions at the end of the interview. Body Paragraph #1: Topic Sentence: The way you dress can have a big impact on an interview panel’s first impressions of you. Men and women should consider wearing dark suits. Conservative dress will show the interview panel you are serious about what you do. Don’t carry too many things into the interview. A notebook, pens, and/or laptop computer should be carried in a briefcase. III. Body Paragraph #2: Topic Sentence: An interview is an opportunity for potential employers to get to know you better, so it is important that you answer each question as completely as possible. Ask interviewers to repeat questions you don’t understand. Take some time to think about the questions before you answer. A notebook to write down key words in interview questions is sometimes helpful. IV. Body Paragraph #3: Topic Sentence: By preparing some thoughtful questions for the end of the interview, you can show the panel that you have prepared for the interview and want the job. Research the job and/or company before you go to the interview. The interview is your opportunity to get to know your potential employer. Ask questions about company goals, mission, expectations of employees, etc. Don’t ask questions about benefits or salary during the interview. You should try to get this information before you apply for the job. Conclusion: Do not underestimate the importance of a good interview.

Use your thesis statement to make an outline. Practice Exercise Use your thesis statement to make an outline.

Assignment Requirements Bring a full draft of your essay tomorrow. Three body paragraphs Each paragraph should have a main idea and supporting details Do NOT use a translator