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The Writing Process
Abraham Lincoln High SchoolEnglish DepartmentMr. Gallegos
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Six Steps in the Writing Process
•Prewriting•Writing the First Draft•Revising•Editing and Proofreading•Publishing
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Prewriting
• Find an interesting idea to write about.• Begin your subject search with a web, outline, or even free writing.
• Learn as much as you can about your subject.
• Search for dead ends. This is where you realize your topic will not make a good paper.
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Writing your First Draft
• Write when your prewriting is fresh in your mind!
• Be sure to follow your outline!• Give your Introductory Paragraph special attention. It sets the tone for your paper.
• Don’t worry about making corrections yet. Just get your ideas down on paper.
• Remember that your first draft is your first look at a developing writing idea.
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Revising
• Review your first draft to make sure you understand which parts work and which parts need to be changed.
• Add, cut, reword, or rearrange the ideas in your writing.
• Check your work for missed opportunities.• Make sure your Introductory and Conclusion paragraphs fit your paper.
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Editing and Proofreading
• Check for errors in usage, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
• Read your draft aloud and test for voice.• Substitute phrases or words you think don’t fit your paper anymore.
• Ask a reliable editor to check your paper.• Prepare a neat final copy.• Proofread the final draft and check for errors.
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Publishing
• Share your finished work with your friends and your teacher.
• Listen carefully to their reactions to your paper.
• Have pride in your work. Make it look professional.
• Have confidence! You are now an author.