1. Making Writing Manageable The Writing Process

2. Stages of the Writing Process Prewriting Outlining Drafting Revising & Editing

3. Prewriting What is Prewriting? Stage where you record your theoretical thoughts into more tangible ideas Benefits of Prewriting: Gets ideas flowing Generates new ideas Narrows your topic

4. Prewriting Strategies  Use experience and observations based on subjects you are familiar with.  Freewrite to get down thoughts and ideas. Write for 10-15 minutes.  Read after choosing a topic. Gather different perspectives. Figure out your point-of-view.  Ask questions: Who? What? Why? How? This will assist in determining your purpose and audience. Reference: McLean, S. (2011). Writing for Success (1 st ed.) Irving, NY: Flat World Knowledge, Inc. (pg.227-231) retrieved 12/04/2011

5. More Prewriting Tools After choosing a topic, ask yourself: What is my purpose? Who is my audience? What genre am I writing within? Next, use these tools to narrow your focus: Brainstorming Idea mapping/outlining Researching

6. Outlines Outlines are essential to organizing information and ideas Choose outlining strategies that match your learning and writing style Types of outlines: Chronological: Arranges ideas according to time Spatial Order: Arranges ideas according to physical characteristics or appearance Order of Importance: Arranges ideas according to significance

7. Drafting Strategies for drafting:  Write about the part of your essay you know the most about  Take short breaks  Be reasonable with your goals  Keep in mind your audience and purpose Basics of a first draft:  Introduction  Thesis statement  Topic sentence for each paragraph  Supporting sentences  Conclusion (if appropriate)

8. Revising & Editing Revise  Take another look at your ideas. Cut, paste, and revise your writing to make it more convincing and clear.  Review the assignment handout and rubric. Make sure you are following all of the guidelines.  Ask a peer to respond to your work.  Visit me during my office hours. Edit  Look at how you are expressing your ideas. Proofread and check citations.  Read your writing out loud.  Visit the writing center!

9. References McLean, S. (2011). Writing for Success (1 st ed.) Irving, NY: Flat World Knowledge, Inc. (pg.227-231) retrieved 12/04/2011