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The Writing Process. Return to Home Page. The Writing Process The Bedford Reader ,6th ed,24-28. Janice Bellinghiere. Discovery. To generate ideas To avoid writer’s block Brainstorm Freewrite Journal Outline Do Not Edit!. Brainstorming. Write down every word that comes to mind
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The Writing Process Return to Home Page
The Writing ProcessThe Bedford Reader,6th ed,24-28 Janice Bellinghiere
Discovery • To generate ideas • To avoid writer’s block • Brainstorm • Freewrite • Journal • Outline • Do Not Edit!
Brainstorming • Write down every word that comes to mind • Do not edit or criticize ideas • Ask friends to help • Generate more ideas than needed
Freewriting • Give yourself a time limit • Write continuously on topic • Keep pen or pencil moving • When time is up, circle good ideas
Journaling • Take notes on your assignment when ideas come to you • Write every night about topic • Process thoughts on paper
Outline • Last step of discovery • Plug info into structure • Skeletal framework begins essay
Drafting • Arrange ideas • Fill in details • Clarify purpose • Still changeable • Do not edit yet
Is purpose clear? Is audience clear? Is thesis strong? Is thesis supported? Is tone appropriate? Transitions between ideas and paragraphs? Sentences smooth? Words vivid? Grammar? Punctuation? Spelling? Revision
Proofreading • Proofread your final draft • Use TWO other readers • Make suggested changes • Print final draft • Yes, proofread slowly and carefully again!
Summary • Begin early • Writing is a process • Allow time between steps of process • Ask friends for help • Have fun!