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June 2011 Writing / Prof. Patricia Murillo
THE WRITING PROCESS
Prof. Patricia Murillo
Importance of good writing
You can have fantastic ideas, but if those ideas are not presented in an organized fashion, you will fail to get your meaning across to your readers.
The writing process
The purpose of the writing process is to help you give structure and unity to the creation of an understandable and coherent piece of writing.
The process of writing involves…
1. Prewriting.
2. Organizing.
3. Revising.
4. Editing.
Overview
Writing Process
Prewriting Organizing Revising Editing
ideastopic
technique
organize &develop ideas
expand & clarify ideas
identify form errors &use checklist
Overview
Writing Process
Prewriting Organizing Revising Editing
ideastopic
technique
organize &develop ideas
expand & clarify ideas
identify form errors &use checklist
Prewriting
Generate ideas.• What, why, how…?
• Not necessary to write complete sentences.
Narrow a topic.
Choose a prewriting technique.
Prewriting techniques
Listing
Clustering
Charting
Listing
Topic: Ideal job / teacherReasons: • Like children • Like to work in a school• Creative• Like to help others• Patient • Interesting work• Convenient schedule
Clustering
Ideal job: Teacher
Convenient schedule
Like children Interesting work
Creative
Extra time for baby son
Enjoy spending time with them
Understand them
Have great ideas
Try new material
Always learning
Cluster Diagram
Cluster Diagram
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Ideal job: Advantages Disadvantages
1. Teacher Vacation Demanding
2. Dentist Flexible schedule Competitive
3. Manager Good salary Stressful
4. Technician Plenty of demand Long hours
5. Accountant Well paid Competitive
Charting
Charting
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Overview
Writing Process
Prewriting Organizing Revising Editing
ideastopic
technique
organize &develop ideas
expand & clarify ideas
identify form errors &use checklist
OrganizingHelps you to organize and develop your ideas.
Organize your ideas using:• Tree diagrams
• Outlines
Make sure to have:• Topic sentence (TS)
• Supporting sentences (SS)
• Concluding sentence (CS)
Tree DiagramA tree diagram helps connect ideas to a main topic!
Ideal job:Teacher
Like children
Creative
Enjoy spending time with them
Convenient schedule
Understand them
Have great ideas
Try new material
Extra time to care for her baby son
Can take an evening course
Tree DiagramA tree diagram helps connect ideas to a main topic!
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Outline
I. Topic SentenceA. Supporting sentence 1. (Reason, advantage)
1. Detail. (supports the reason)
2. Example.
B. Supporting sentence 2. (Reason, disadvantage)1. Detail. (supports the disadvantage)
2. Example.
C. Concluding sentence
An outline helps you to organize your ideas before you write.
Outline
I. _______________________________ (TS) A. __________________________________ (SS)
1. __________________________________________ (detail)
2. __________________________________________ (detail)
B. __________________________________ (SS)1. __________________________________________ (detail)
2. __________________________________________ (detail)
C. __________________________________ (CS)
A outline helps you to organize your ideas before you write.
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Topic sentence
States the main
idea of the paragraph.
Supporting sentences
Explain the main idea with specific details and examples.
You can start them with:• First of all,• Second,• Then,• Finally,
Concluding sentenceRestates the main idea of the topic sentence: • For all these reasons,…
It can also: • Suggest a solution: For all these reasons,• Express an opinion: In my opinion,• Give a recommendation: I think that,• Make a prediction: In the future,…Children will,… People are
going to…
Catch the reader's attention with: • A question: Wouldn't you like to…?• An interjection: Come and join me…!
Paragraph format
Has a five to seven space indentation.
Is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic.
Develops only one main idea.
Has from three to eleven sentences.
If your paragraph gets too long or begins to transition
into a new idea, it is time to start a new paragraph.
A paragraph…
Outline
I. My ideal job is to be a teacher.
A. Like children.1.Enjoy spending time with them.2.Understand them.
B. Convenient schedule.1.Extra time for baby son.2.Take evening course.
C. For all these reasons,…
Write your paragraph
I want to be a teacher!
I would like to be a teacher. I like this job for several reasons.
First of all, I like children very much. I enjoy spending time with children
and organizing new games for them. I also understand them well, and I
always try to see the world from their point of view. Second, I think that
teachers have a very convenient schedule because they finish their work in
the afternoon. This is excellent for me because I can go home early, and
care for my baby son. I am also considering to enroll in my neighborhood
college for an evening course, so that I can continue with my education. For
all these reasons, I think that teaching is the perfect job for me.
Write your paragraph
I want to be a teacher!
I would like to be a teacher. I like this
job for several reasons. First of all, I like children
very much. I enjoy spending time with children
and organizing new games for them. I also
understand them well, and I always try to see the
world from their point of view. Second, I think
that teachers have a very convenient schedule
because they finish their work in the afternoon.
This is excellent for me because I can go home
early, and care for my baby son. I am also
considering to enroll in my neighborhood college
for an evening course, so that I can continue with
my education. For all these reasons, I think that
teaching is the perfect job for me.
I. My ideal job is to be a teacher.
A.Like children.1.Enjoy spending time with
them.2.Understand them.
B. Convenient schedule.1.Extra time for baby son.2.Take evening course.
C. For all these reasons,…
Outline
Check paragraph format
I want to be a teacher!
I would like to be a teacher. I like this job for several reasons. First of all, I like children very
much. I enjoy spending time with children and organizing new games for them. I also understand them well,
and I always try to see the world from their point of view. Second, I think that teachers have a very
convenient schedule because they finish their work in the afternoon. This is excellent for me because I can
go home early, and care for my baby son. I am also considering to enroll in my neighborhood college for an
evening course, so that I can continue with my education. For all these reasons, I think that teaching is the
perfect job for me.
Has a five to seven space indentation. Is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic. Develops only one main idea. Has from three to eleven sentences.
Your paragraph has:
Overview
Writing Process
Prewriting Organizing Revising Editing
ideastopic
technique
organize &develop ideas
expand & clarify ideas
identify form errors &use checklist
Revising
Focus on content.
Expand and polish your writing.
Check for unity and coherence.
Strengthen introduction (topic sentence) and conclusion.• What…?
Clarify and expand the support of your ideas.• Why, how…?
Make sure to follow the outline
I want to be a teacher!
I would like to be a teacher. I like this
job for several reasons. First of all, I like children
very much. I enjoy spending time with children
and organizing new games for them. I also
understand them well, and I always try to see the
world from their point of view. Second, I think
that teachers have a very convenient schedule
because they finish their work in the afternoon.
This is excellent for me because I can go home
early, and care for my baby son. I am also
considering to enroll in my neighborhood college
for an evening course, so that I can continue with
my education. For all these reasons, I think that
teaching is the perfect job for me.
I. My ideal job is to be a teacher.
A.Like children.1.Enjoy spending time with
them.2.Understand them.
B. Convenient schedule.1.Extra time for baby son.2.Take evening course.
C. For all these reasons,…
Overview
Writing Process
Prewriting Organizing Revising Editing
ideastopic
technique
organize &develop ideas
expand & clarify ideas
identify form errors &use checklist
Editing
Focus on grammar and form.
Identify weak features and errors.
Use a checklist.
Write your final paragraph with all the corrections.
Checklist Does the topic sentence (TS) state the main idea of the
paragraph? Do I have at least 2 supporting sentences (SS). Do all the SS support the main idea? Adjectives? Do I have a concluding sentence (CS)? Am I using the appropriate verb tense? Do I have grammar, spelling, or vocabulary errors? Do I have punctuation errors? Correct use of capitals? Is the paragraph formatted correctly?
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Some topics for you to practice…
1. My room at home2. A typical night at my home3. My dream house4. Why I like/don't like to cook5. My best friend6. The ideal man/woman7. How I would spend $1000 8. My ideal vacation9. The differences between a
good driver and bad driver10. An accident
11. The day the airline lost my luggage12. The high cost of living13. When I lost my wallet14. Why I usually/seldom/never read the
newspaper15. My favorite sport16. The career woman and housework17. Why I like/don't like motorcycles18. Why I prefer hot/cold weather19. My favorite TV show20. Ten things I can't do without
Sources
Mills, R., Frazier, L. (2004). NorthStar: reading and writing. Activity book. Basic. Second edition. New York: Pearson Education, Inc.
The Owl at Purdue. (2008). On Paragraphs. Retrieved Oct 15, 2008, from: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/606/01/
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