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Members:

1. Shahzad Altaf Khan

2. M. Nadeem3. Sadaf Jabbar

THEWRITINGPROCESS

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NUML, Multan Campus

What is Writing?

Writing" is the process of using symbols (letters of the alphabet,

punctuation) to communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable

form.

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The writing process reflects the concern and choices. Writing is such an erratic process. No two writers approach the writing process in exactly the same way.

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INVENTION/PREWRITING

ARRANGEMENT

Drafting & Revision

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INVENTION/PREWRITING1

An important part of the writing process. Most people are unaware about its importance. The writer should be aware of the assignment. Subject should be limited by considering the length, purpose, audience and occasion of essay, as well as the knowledge about the subject.

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Steps of

Invention:

LENGTH1

PURPOSE2

AUDIENCE

OCCASIONKNOWLEDG

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Step-1 Awareness of subject

Step-2 Awareness of subject

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Techniques:

Free writing:a

Free writing is particularly useful as a way to get started.

The purpose of free writing. The object of free writing

allows flowing ideas freely.

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Questions for Probing:b

In probing a subject you ask a series of questions about it.

These questions are useful. Examples;

What happened?When did it happen?

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Brainstorming :c Brainstorming is a method of invention that

can help to find something. A method of free association for generating

ideas. Brainstorming can be in a group or

individually. Quickly write down every fact, idea or

association.

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An informal outline can make forms.

An informal outline is just a list of major points.

Informal outlines simply suggest the shape of essay.

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Formulating a Thesis :d

Thesis is the main idea of an essay.

It is the central point that an essay supports.

The term is commonly used to identify the status of main idea

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ARRANGEMENT2 Arrangement is that stage at which

material is arranged into an essay. It suggests how the material should

be structured. The structure of essay is found in

the questions that proved most helpful.

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What happened?When did it happen? Where did it happen?

EXAMPLES:

What does it look like?What are its characteristics?

How did it happen?What makes it works

Narration

Descriptive

Exemplification

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Formal Outlines:

Formal outlines are multilevel, detailed constructions.

The outline should be as simple as possible.

Outline should contain conventions of numbering, indentation and punctuation.

Make the headings in group under Roman numerals (I, II, III, and IV etc.)

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Parts of Essay:2

The Introduction

The Body Paragraph

Conclusion

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The Introduction

The opening of the essay introduces the subject of essay.

The writer can give some background information.

The essay writer can introduce an essay with a definition.

An essay can begin with a general or specific question.

The writer can begin his essay with the use of a quotation

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The Body Paragraph:

Body paragraph should be unified.

Body paragraph should be coherent.

Body paragraph should be well developed.

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The Conclusion:

The conclusion is very important. The conclusion can be as brief as

one sentence. The Conclusion can be simply

reviewing the main points. Conclusion can be with a

prediction

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Drafting & Revision3STAGE-3

Writing the first draft

Revising the Rough draft

Revising the second draft

Revising the Final draft

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Writing the first draft1

The purpose of the first draft is to get

down the ideas on paper. A writer can discover new directions for

the essay. It is the arrangement of all ideas about

the subject of assignment.

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Revising the Rough draft2

The Introduction

The Body Paragraph

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Revising the second draft3

i. The Title.ii. The introduction.iii. The Body

Paragraph

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Revising the Final draft4

i. The introduction.ii. The Body Paragraphiii. The Conclusion.

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Revision checklist5

Introduction/thesis: Is the topic

sufficiently narrowed? Is the thesis accurate,

clear and specific?Does the thesis

indicate the direction which the essay will take?

Is your introduction appropriate for your material audience and purpose

Body Paragraph: Is the topic

sufficiently developed?

Does the essay have a clear pattern of development?

Are the paragraphs well developed?

Are the paragraphs unified?

Are the paragraphs coherent?

Conclusion: Is your conclusioninteresting?Does the ending follow from your strongest points?

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THANKS FOR YOUR

PATIENCE

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