ENG 1301: The Writing Process

Writing is a product, not a process.

• TRUE

• FALSE

List the steps of the writing process in order from the first step:

• Prewriting

• Gathering information/ Planning

• Drafting

• Revising & editing

• Proofreading

One possible goal of writing an essay is to report on a topic.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are possible goals of writing an essay?

• to evaluate a topic

• to compare and contrast two or more subjects of a topic

• to analyze a topic

• all of these

Specialized language used by groups of like-minded individuals:

• euphemism

• jargon

• biased language

• looping

Language with a racial, ethnic, group or gender bias or language that is stereotypical:

• jargon

• euphemism

• biased language

• a voice

Words that veil the truth:

• jargon

• looping

• biased

• euphemism

mind mapping or idea mapping​ (a)  

listing; a process of generating a lot of information within a short time​ (b)  

the 5Ws and 1H​ (c)  

a free-writing technique that allows you to focus your ideas ​ (d)  

writing non-stop to generate a lot of information​ (e)  

• clustering
• brainstorming
• the Journalists' Questions
• looping
• free-writing

Tone, mood, and style are the terms used to reflect the writer's _______.

• voice

• process

• product

• euphemism

Formulaic writing calls for inexperienced writers to express their ideas in a _______.

• 1 extended paragraph essay

• 3-paragraph essay

• 4-paragraph essay

• 5-paragraph essay