The Writing Process

Writing Process

• Prewriting
• Drafting
• Revisiting
• Editing/Proofreading
• Publishing/Presenting

Prewriting
Find a Topic; establish your purpose and audience; research and plan your writing.

Drafting
Organize your thoughts; get an introduction, body, and conclusion on paper in rough form.

Revising
Improve content, structure, and flow of your writing.

Editing/Proofreading
Check for errors in spelling, grammer, and mechanics; examine your writing as though you were reading it for the first time.

Publishing/Presenting
Prepare writing for written or oral presentations.

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