THE WRITING PROCESS

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 It is a system of
It is a physical and
graphic symbols that
mental act.
can be used to
convey meaning.

It is a process and
It is the act of WRITING also a product.
composing a text.

It is any language It involves encrypting

recorded in script. an utterance visible.
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WHAT IS WRITING?

⮚ It is the encoding of visual

symbols to formulate and
send a message.

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WHAT IS A PROCESS?

⮚ It is a series or sequence of
actions that leads to an end
result .

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STEPS IN WRITING:
1. PREWRITING What ideas to include?
2. DRAFTING Rough draft for initial composition.
3. REVISING Improve word choice.
4. EDITING Time to be technical.
5. PUBLISHING End- product
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 STEPS IN WRITING:
1. PREWRITING
⮚ It is the planning phase.
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⮚ It includes the following:

✔ Brainstorming
✔ Clustering/Mapping/ Webbing
✔ Free Writing
✔ 5W-How questions
✔ Create Timeline
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 STEPS IN WRITING:
2. DRAFTING
⮚ Create a rough copy of your
writing.
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⮚ Record your thoughts and

follow an outline and fill in the
details.
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 STEPS IN WRITING:
3. REVISING
⮚ It includes:
✔ Adding of information
✔ Rearranging sentences
✔ Removing contents
✔ Replacing ideas
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REVISING
A dd details, descriptions and sources

R emove words/sentences that don’t make sense

M ove words/ sentences that aren’t necessary

S ubstitute dead/ boring words to alive/exciting words

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 STEPS IN WRITING:
4. EDITING
⮚ It includes :
✔ Proofreading and correct errors in
grammar and mechanics
✔ Improve style and clarity
✔ Make changes in spelling and
punctuation
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EDITING
C apitalization names, places, title, month etc.

U sage match nouns and verbs correctly

P unctuation Periods, question marks etc.

S pelling Check all words

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 STEPS IN WRITING:
5. PUBLISHING
⮚ It can be writing or typing the
final copy
⮚ Sharing your writing.

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End of Presentation

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