the essay: starting to write
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The Essay
Starting the Essay
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What is Writing?
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Linear Process
Recursive Processprewrite
write
revise
prewrite write edit/ revise
edit
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Writing is…Prewriting (Exploring)WritingRewriting (Editing and Revising)
–Editing–Revising
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In the Prewriting Stage
First You MUST
Consider…
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TopicWhat is the assignment?How do I feel about it?Do I have any experience or
opinion?Have I seen a movie or read a
book about it?How did I feel about class the
readings?
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AudienceWho are my readers?What do they know?Possibilities: Formal academic, casual academic, Formal Business, Casual,… others?
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Purpose
Is my goal to entertain?to persuade?to inform?
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Then, you must come up with ideas!
Prewriting techniques are helpful!
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Prewriting TechniquesFreewritingBrainstormingQuestioningClustering
OutliningAssertions
(-LY Cousins)Categorization
(FREECASH)
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Freewriting/ BrainstormingWrite whatever comes to mind without worrying about grammar or correctness.
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QuestioningAnswering the WH- Questions
Who WhatWhen WhereWhy How
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Clustering
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Outline Structure Thesis statement:____________________________I. _______________________________________________A. _____________________________________________________B. _____________________________________________________II. ______________________________________________ A. _____________________________________________________B. _____________________________________________________Concluding idea: ______________________________
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Topic Sentence Outline Example
Thesis: Thus, having a good class is easy if you follow these three steps: prepare, concentrate and complete all assignments.
TS1: Before the class, you should prepare before you arrive at the class.
TS2: During the class, you can try to concentrate as much as you can and pay good attention to your instructor.
TS3: After the class, you have to apply what you have learned by completing all assignments.
Conclusion: To sum up, doing well in class is easy if you follow these above steps: prepare, concentrate and complete all assignments.
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Assertions
Looking at the issue from various perspectives
-LY Cousins
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-LY CousinsUsing -ly adverbs to brainstorm can provide a way to begin thinking about your topic and how to explore it.
Ask yourself how the topic/issue affects you, the society, or the world
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Physically
Mentally Academically
Spiritually
Ethically Technologically
Personally
Socially Linguistically
Politically
Financially
Environmentally
Morally Racially Emotionally
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Categorization (FREECASH)A method for organizing an essay ideas is to use FREECASH, a set of eight categories that cover a wide range of ideas while at the same time providing specificity and organization.
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F Freedom, Fairness, Legality, Human Rights, Social Justice
R Right & Wrong, Morality, Ethics
E Economics, Monetary Issues, Finances, Expenses
E Environments: natural, workplace, home, school, etc.
C Convenience, Comfort
A Appearance, Aesthetics
S Safety, Security
H Health: individual, societal, mental, physical, emotional, etc.
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WritingTake all your ideasWrite draftDon’t have to start with the First Paragraph!
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RewritingRevision
–Content–Format–Documentation
Editing– Grammar– Sentence Structure– Vocabulary–Punctuation
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Revising1. Refine Thesis2. Reorganize Material3. Add Details4. Reword Sentences5. Look at Transitions
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EditingCheck for complete sentences
Check for FR and RO Check for SV agreement
Eliminate Passive VerbsCheck Spelling
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