The Writing Process

Prewriting

100

What are some tools that can be used to assist you during the prewriting process?

Suggested answers: Graphic organizers Webs Brainstorming lists Articles Conversations

200

Prewriting is the ____ step of the writing process.

first

300

Which word best describes the prewriting process? A) Structured B) Specific C) Informal

informal

400

What is prewriting in your own words? Be COMPLETE and SPECIFIC with your details.

answers may vary

Drafting

100

Drafting is the ___ step of the writing process?

2nd

200

Which of the following is part of the drafting process? A) Adding and removing information B) Using a graphic organizer C) Crafting full sentences and paragraphs

C

300

Why is it okay to make mistakes in your rough draft?

Possible answer: because during editing and revising you will fix those errors. You do not want to stop the flow of your writing to worry about things like mistakes.

400

What is drafting, in your own words?

Answers will vary

Editing/Revising

100

Which step of the writing process is revising? Which step is editing?

revising-3rd editing-4th

200

What does the acronym CUPS stand for?

C-capitalization U-usage P-punctuation S-spelling

300

What does the acronym ARMS stand for?

A- add things that will strengthen your paper R- remove things that make your paper weak M- move things around that do not make sense S- substitute words/phrases/facts

400

What are the differences between editing and revising, in your own words?

answers will vary

Publishing

100

What is publishing, in your own words?

answers will vary

200

What style font should your papers be typed in?

12 point, Times New Roman

300

What are 2 of the publishing requirements that have not been discussed today?

answers will vary

400

What is the name of the format used in this class for publishing essays?

MLA Format