Credible Sources

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The 5 Step Writing Process

Here are the steps of the writing process:

1. PREWRITING- Think
_X_ Brainstorm- What do you want to do a expository writing piece on?

_X_Outline- Generate a brief outline on your topic, your three sub-topics and details for each.

_X_Research your topic. Use at least two credible online sources and one book source. Due 10/24

_X_Web/Graphic Organizer: For this step you will fill in a graphic organizer using the information from your outline and research.




2. DRAFTING- Write
_X_ Put the information into your own words, and properly cite it. Due 11/5
_X_ Construct complete sentences and form them into paragraphs. Remember, a paragraph is three-five sentences in length.

_X_ Read your writing to yourself, at least one time out loud and one time silently.



3. REVISING- Make it Better
_X_ Read it to yourself again.

_X_ Make sure that you have complete sentences. Check for capital letters for the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. Did you use the correct punctuation, especially at the ends of your sentences? Did you indent for each new sub-topic/paragraph?

_X_ Add or take out parts as needed. Is your paper two pages long?

_X_ How is the flow? Does your paper flow smoothly?



4. PROOFREADING- Make it Correct

_X_ Read it to yourself again.

_X_ Peer Edit: Fill out a peer edit sheet, on your own writing, and then have a peer read your paper and do the same.

_X_ Read it to yourself again. Make all of the changes your peer has suggested, that make sense to you; ask questions.

_X_ Did you read it again?

_X_ Re-type all changes that you have decided need to be made, and you will have your finished product!

5. PUBLISHING-Share the finished product

_X_ Read it to the class.

_X_ Create a Keynote/Powerpoint slideshow of your paper. Make it at least 6 slides in length, including the Sources page.

_X_Add photos that help illustrate your writing.

_X_ Present to the class!