Stages of writing an essay
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This document outlines the six stages of writing an essay: planning, shaping, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading. In the planning stage, writers understand the assignment, choose a topic, and use prewriting techniques. The shaping stage involves creating a thesis statement and outline. During drafting, writers produce a rough draft. Revising entails reviewing content and organization. Editing focuses on grammar, spelling, and mechanics. Proofreading is a final check for errors.
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