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Plan of the writing process

The overall plan of the writing process shown below is based on 4-stages. Together, the 4 stages, Researching for writing, Preparing for writing, Writing, and Reflecting on writing, cover everything that is involved in writing effectively. Each stage has specific objectives. The learning modules and their associated activities are designed to meet those objectives.

By clicking on the title of each stage, you will go to its homepage. Each homepage has its objectives and links to the relevant modules. By clicking on the title of each module, you will go to its content and activities.

Stage

 
Objectives
 
Modules

Researching for writing

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understanding the task

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Clarifying the purpose

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Analysing the topic

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Structuring the components

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collecting the relevant information

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Locating the source material

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Evaluating the source material

Preparing for writing

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making use of the selected information

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In your own words

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Quoting, citing sources, and referencing

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Reading purposefully, making notes strategically

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planning the writing task

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Ordering and reviewing the strategic notes

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Formulating a tentative argument

Writing

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preparing a draft

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Beginning to write, paragraph by paragraph

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reviewing the draft

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Reading for a “story”

Reflecting on writing

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achieving writing effectiveness

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The mechanics of writing

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Writing with good style

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producing the final error-free version

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Editing the final version

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