The Writing Process

To view the materials for this section, click on one of the links below.

• Why Write?
• How We Write/How to Succeed in Composition
• The Writing Process: an Overview
• The Writing Context
• Style
• Critical Thinking
• Facts, Opinions, and Assumptions
• Prewriting Strategies
• Developing a Thesis
• Supporting a Thesis

• Organizing Ideas
• Planning Sheet (from Appendix)
• Creating Strong Introductions
• Writing the First Draft
• Revising
• Editing and Proofreading
• Writing on a Computer
• Becoming a Critical Reader