General Information and Guidelines about the Writing Process

"Read like a writer. Write like a reader."

"How do I know what I think until I see what I say?"

 

Types of Writing

Prose

Essay

Brainstorming about "Academic Writing"

Information about "Academic Writing"

Qualities of "Academic Writing" (PDF) -- TO BE ADDED

 

The Writing Process

Information about the "Recursive" Writing Process

 

Prewriting / Researching / Planning / Organizing

Information about Prewriting

The Rhetorical Triangle

Field Research Strategies

Information about Library & Internet Research -- TO BE ADDED

Information about Thesis Statements

General Ways to Organize an Essay

Suggested Structures for Argument Essays

A "Blank" Planning Sheet for Argument Essays

 

Composing / Drafting

Information about Drafting

General Drafting Strategies

More Ideas about Drafting and Overcoming Writers' Block

Paragraphs vs. Essays

Information about Body Paragraphs

Steps for Developing Body Paragraphs

Developing Body Paragraphs - Example #1

Developing Body Paragraphs - Example #2

Titles

Introductions

Conclusions

Transitions

 

Reviewing / Giving Feedback

Information about Peer Reviews

More Information about Peer Reviews

One Possible Peer Review Process

One Sample Peer Review Form (for a personal essay)

Evaluation of the Peer Review

 

Revising

Information about Revision / Rewriting

A Step-by-Step Revision Exercise

One Revision Process Checklist

Another Revision Process Checklist

 

Editing / Proofreading

Information about Editing

Editing Checklist

Information about Proofreading

Editing and Proofreading Strategies

 

Formatting / Document Design

Formatting Your Paper Using MLA Guidelines