1. How do I write a paper? The 5 step process to effective writing

2. Where do I start?

3. Step 1 Pre-Writing

4. What is pre-writing?

5. Pre-writing is a time to think!

6. Decide what topic you will write about

7. Brainstorm through ideas about the subject

8. Try using a graphic organizer or journal your thoughts

9. Think about where you will research your topic

10. Consider using Newspapers

11. Magazines

12. Online data bases

13. Library periodicals

14. Now do your research!

15. Time for Step 2

16. Drafting

17. What is drafting?

18. Drafting is Writing, writing, writing

19. Begin writing your ideas and what you want to include from your research Be sure to put the research into your own words when you are writing Don’t worry about editing your sentences yet—get the information down first and edit later

20. Make sure you have enough content to work with as you begin editing Don’t be afraid to share your ideas with others and ask for suggestions Read what you have written

21. Time for Step 3

22. Revising

23. What is revising?

24. Making it better!

25. Read what you have written again

26. Rearrange or omit parts

27. Replace overused or unlear words

28. Read your paper aloud to make sure things are smooth

29. Time for Step 4

30. Editing

31. What is editing?

32. Editing is Making it correct

33. Correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling Use correct grammar and tense

34. Be sure sentences are complete

35. Let someone else review your paper

36. Make a final copy that is neat and correct

37. Time for Step 5

38. Publishing

39. What is publishing?

40. Publishing is sharing your paper!

41. Submit your paper to your teacher

42. Share with a friend or relative

43. Put your writing on display

44. Read your writing aloud

45. Illustrate your work or set it to music

46. Be proud of your work!

47. So what were those steps again?

48. Step1 Pre-writing

49. Step 2 Drafting

50. Step 3 Revising

51. Step 4 Editing

52. Step 5 Publishing

53. Now you’re ready!

54. By Danielle Bonneville for ED 6305

55. Resources http://lewis.cpsb.org/faculty_pages/stacey.blanchard/THE%20FIVE%20STEPS%20OF%20THE%20WRITING%20PROCESS.htm http://wveis.k12.wv.us/Teach21/public/cso/popUp.cfm