4 Steps in Writing Process

They are five steps in writing process. They are as follows:

1.      Prewriting

-          Decide on a topic towrite about.

-          Consider who will read or listen to your written work.

-          Brainstorm ideas about the subject.

-          List places where writer can research information.

-          Do a research.

2.      Drafting

-          Put the information writer researched into writer’s own words.

-          Write sentences and paragraphs even if they are not perfect.

-          Read what writer has written and judge if it says what writer means.

-          Show it to others and ask for suggestions.

3.      Revising

-          Read what writer has written again.

-           Think about what others said about it.

-          Rearrange words or sentences.

-          Take out or add parts.

-          Replace overused or unclear words.

-          Read writer’s writing aloud to be sure it flows smoothly.

4.      Proofreading

-          Be sure all sentences are complete.

-          Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

-          Change words that are not used correctly.

-          Have someone check writer’s work.

-          Recopy it correctly and neatly.

5.      Publishing

-          Read writer’s writing aloud to a group.

-          Create a book of writer’s work.

-          Send a copy to a friend or relative.

-          Put writer’s writing on display.

-          Illustrate, perform, or set writer’s creation to music.

-          Congratulate writer on a job well done!

Source: http://lewis.cpsb.org/faculty_pages/stacey.blanchard/THE%20FIVE%20STEPS%20OF%20THE%20WRITING%20PROCESS.htm

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