Process of Writing in English (Grade A)

Summary:

This “Process of Writing in English” note discusses the process of writing an academic assignment, which includes prewriting, writing, and revising. The prewriting stage involves choosing a subject, collecting information, and preparing a framework or structure. It is important to analyze the audience to ensure effective communication. The purpose of academic writing is to persuade the audience to think in a certain way, and it is important to maintain an educated and rational voice. The essay structure includes an introductory paragraph, a body paragraph, and a concluding paragraph. Effective prewriting techniques include brainstorming and outlining. There are three types of paragraphs in an academic essay: introductory, body, and concluding. There are also three types of sentences: topic sentences, substantiation, and concluding/transition sentences. Each sentence has a specific function in expressing the main idea and supporting evidence. Successful academic writing requires objectivity and evidence-based arguments. The revision process involves checking for inconsistencies, tone, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and referencing.

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Process of Writing in English

Briefly discuss the step-by-step process of writing an academic assignment. There are three major processes preceding the submission of an academic assignment. They are prewriting, writing and revising. Each of these processes involves certain steps to be followed.

i) Decide on what you want to study: The first step involves choosing a subject, find out an aspect or area within the subject to focus on, and narrow down to formulate your topic. Understand the purpose and audience of your proposed work.
ii) Collect information or expert sources: The second step is to identify the sources of information, take down notes and prepare a working bibliography or list of works to be consulted or quoted.
iii) Prepare a framework or structure to work on: The third step comprises finalizing the basic premises, key points, the organizational pattern of the work and grouping of points for paragraphs.
iv) Start writing: Drafting begins as a fourth step. Here preparing the first draft, going through the draft to ensure there are no structural and thematic inconsistencies, and editing and revising the Paper are the major steps involved. Language errors and the use of taboo/ informal/ discriminatory words and expressions are to be checked as a part of editing.