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process of transforming your ideas into words to:
alters them; frequently, the words you choose
elicit new thoughts or meanings. At this point, f conclude with a convincing argu-
don’t be concerned with matters like spell- ment
ing. This first version is often writer-centered f plan out your writing’s logical
because you are expressing what you think framework and conclusion
and know about the subject. f not worry about all of your intri-
cate arguments, structures, etc.
Revising while trying to come up with the
appropriate words to convey your
Reread what you just wrote. Rearrange the ideas
words, sentences, or paragraphs in a way that f dedicate yourself to not diverting
makes sense. Add or remove sentences as per from the topic
the requirement. If you feel you need to, con-
duct more research. Remove terms that are
overused or ambiguous. Make sure the writing Organising
flows by reading it aloud. Insert transitions to
connect sentences. Students sometimes struggle to pick out the
most crucial details from all the information
Editing and Proofreading they generated throughout the planning stage.
Students frequently struggle with knowing
Ensure that each sentence is complete, and how to properly use that material in their writ-
proper punctuation, capitalization, and spelling ings. As a result, after the students have created
are used. Words that are misused or ambiguous their writing plans, it is necessary for them to
should be changed. Spell checking your doc- arrange their ideas. Students will, during such
ument is the final thing you should do before a stage of the writing process:
getting it printed. Wait till the other stages of
this creative process are finished before editing f describe in more detail the con-
your work. cepts that were provided to them
during the planning phase.
3�3�3 Writing Plan f find out what details, if any, are

Planning still required to complete the
missing pieces.
The first step in writing is planning. Your f get that knowledge.
writing is based on the framework of your f put their concepts in a coherent
plan. Understanding the task is the initial step order that makes sense.
in writing-planning, which is followed by idea
generation and systematic organisation.
Drafts and Revision
Be sure you comprehend the project and
have a clear plan on how you will manage Students will write a draft version in the ini-
your time while you complete your assign- tial writing step that incorporates the concepts
ment before you start writing. Preparation is developed during the planning stage and sub-
beneficial since it can assist you in organising sequently organised in the organisation stage.
your thoughts and prioritising the material you During the first writing phase, people must
deliver. By means of planning, you will be able coordinate constant cognitive demands like:

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