Writing Process
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aburling on December 13, 2010
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Burling's Literature and Writing Lab Classes
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Terms | Definitions |
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 prewriting | is the first stage of the writing process. It is when a writer gathers his/her thoughts before writing. This can be done by making a list, web, outline, etc. |
| planning | is the second stage of the writing process. It is when a writer reflects on the material produced during pre-writing and develops a plan to achieve the aim of the paper including SORTING through ideas and ORGANIZING their thoughts |
| drafting | is the third stage of writing process during which a writer follows their plan and expresses ideas in complete sentences, links them, and arranges them in a sequence. WRITE, WRITE and WRITE |
| pause | is the forth stage of the writing process during which a writer puts their work aside and won't look at it for a day. If they feel inspired they may add content. |
| read | is the fifth stage of the writing process during which a writer picks up a pen and focuses on CONTENT. They worry about focus, organization details, support, flow and word choice. |
| revision | is the sixth stage of the writing process during which a writer focuses on five areas: ADDING details/support; CUTTING extra information; REARRANGING to find the best organization; COMBINING sentences or ideas; and CHANGING boring words |
| editing | is the seventh stage of the writing process during which a writer worries about CONVENTIONS including spelling, punctuation, grammar, subject/verb agreement, sentence variety, capitalization, pronoun/antecedent clarity, and format |
| publishing | is the final stage of the writing process during which time a writer shares their final draft with its intended audience. |
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