1、General WritingProcessThe Writing ProcessThis section explains and illustrates The general sequence of steps in writing an effective essay Prewriting Outlining Writing the first draft Revising editingFor many people, writing is a process that involves the following steps: 1. Discovering a thesisofte
2、n through more prewriting. 2. Developing solid support for the thesisoften through more prewriting. 3. Organizing the thesis and supporting material and writing it out in a first drat. 4. Revising and then editing carefully to ensure an effective, error-free paper.Why should we learn this sequence?L
3、earning this sequence You will know that you can use prewriting as a way to think on paper and to gradually discover just what ideas you want to develop. You will understand that there are four clear-cut goalsunity, support, organization, and error-free sentencesto aim for in your writing. You will
4、realize that you can use revision to rework a paper until it is a strong and effective piece of writing. You will be able to edit a paper so that your sentences are clear and error-free.Prewriting Do you have trouble getting started with writing? A mental block may develop when you sit down before a blank sheet of paper. You may not be able to think of an interesting topic or thesis. Do you have trouble coming up with relevant details to support a possible thesis? And even after starting a paper, you may hit snags-moments when you wonder “What else can I say?” or “Where do I go next?”
