2. { NO !} THE WRITING PROCESS – IS IT LINEAR?

3. THE WRITING PROCESS IS A PROCESS

4. Thinking – getting thoughts on paper PREWRITING

5. Thesis statement, topic sentences, & main ideas in a rough outline (you can and will make many changes!!) PLANNING / OUTLINING

6. Use your outline to create sentences and paragraphs on your topic Write as many awkward weird sentences as you want – just get the ideas on paper! DRAFTING

7. We all need feedback! Structured feedback from your peers will improve your paragraphs and essays, and thus your grade! On peer evaluation days, you’ll bring 3 typed copies of your best draft! PEER EVALUATIONS

8. Seeing your work with fresh eyes – focus on content and structure/organization – make big changes – add or delete ideas / support / details - put time between you and your paper – share your ideas again. REVISING

9. Grammar, punctuation, transitions, format (editing) – read aloud & read backwards EDITING Is Editing nitpicking? Consider this: Employers and your resume Professional writers like Hemingway The grade you want on any assignment