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THE PROCESS OF WRITING

PREWRITING

• Use methods of invention

• Decide on one main point: the thesis

• Explore details to support main point

• Write an informal outline/organize details

WRITING

• Draft the essay

REVISING

• Major revision: reorganizing essay, modifying thesis, adding points/details or subtracting points/details

• Editing: grammar, punctuation, spelling

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