1. The Writing Process
L. Nabulsi, Facilitator

2. Basic Steps in the Writing Process
Prewriting and Planning help to generate and focus ideas
Writing begins with the process of formalizing initial ideas
Revising and Formatting refine and clarify information
Proofreading ensures a quality final product
Presentation or Publication is the final step in the process

3. Prewriting and Planning help to generate and focus ideas
Reflection on the topic
Brainstorming and research
Developing the thesis
Aspects of the audience
Clarification of what you are communicating
Editing, Grouping, and Outlining

4. Writing begins with the process of formalizing the initial ideas
Follow the outline
Formulate ideas in paragraph form
Let the ideas flow

5. Revising and Formatting
Refine and clarify information
Power of writing lies in revising
Importance of reviewing a paper with “fresh” eyes
Format dependent upon purpose and audience

6. Proofreading ensures a quality final product
Add details
Rearrange details
Check for grammar errors
Check for usage errors
Check for capitalization, spelling, punctuation errors.

7. Presentation or publication is the final step in the process

8. Works Cited
All items in this slide show were taken verbatim from the University of Phoenix lecture publication.