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Introduction. What you will learn in this presentation :. “The Three-Step Writing Process” Plan Write Complete Click for next slide. Step One: Plan (Overview) . Analyze. Explore. Topic Audience . Gather and Organize . Broad Search of Resources, Ideas. Review, refine
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Introduction What you will learn in this presentation: “The Three-Step Writing Process” PlanWrite Complete Click for next slide
Step One: Plan (Overview) Analyze Explore Topic Audience Gather and Organize Broad Search of Resources, Ideas Review, refine Define thesis
Step One: Plan • Analyze the Situation • Define your purpose • Interpret Essay Instructions • Audience Purpose? Audience? Style? Research?
Plan: Explore Ask Questions Brainstorm Explore the topic Generate more ideas Map & Cluster Record ideas without revising or proofreading Organize ideas visually to explore relationships, processes Click Click
Plan: Gather Information Click Research the topic- find out more! Take notes & photocopy Click Narrow the topic Develop the Thesis Click Organize ideas
Step Two: Write (Overview) Outline Draft Thesis, Supporting Topics Evidence Referencing Work-in-Progress In-Text Citation Click
Write: Process Approach I. Introduction A. Set the context B. Explain why the topic is important C. State the thesis II. Body A. Build points B. Develop ideas C. Support the main claim III. Conclusion A. Reemphasize the main idea B. Restate the thesis Create an Outline Create a Draft
Write: In-Text Citation CLICK ICONS Plagiarizing Summarizing & Paraphrasing Summarizing Paraphrasing
Step Three: Complete Review Revise Content Evaluation Proofread Make Changes Check for Errors
Complete: Review Writing Review: Evaluate Content • Clear thesis? • Clear communication of ideas? • Organization of the paper • Paragraph structure? • Introduction? Conclusion!
Refocus Complete: Revise Reorder • Make Changes • Re-Write Add Cut
Complete: Revise • The paper appears well planned? • Spelling and punctuation? • Sentences clear and easy to read? • Clear citation? • Reference & Bibliography Proofread
Run spell & grammar check Proofreading Strategies Read the paper aloud & backwards Remember: you are smarter than a computer! Peer Editing Speak with your lecturer or TA. click
Conclusion “The Three-Step Writing Process” PlanWrite Complete • Oral Presentations • Reports • In class essay/exam • Letter of Introduction • Business Letters