Writing Process & Parts of an Essay key terms

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Prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, publishing

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The writing process

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A time to experiment, jot down ideas, and gather thoughts before drafting.

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Prewriting

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Preliminary version of a text

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Drafting

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Addressing issues in writing conventions: spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage.

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Editing

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Response from writers when sharing work

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peer editing

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Reconsider and alter something based on new evidence; make changes to written matter.

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revising

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Preparing writing for public readability and enjoyment

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publishing

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Main idea of the paper; writer’s opinion; last sentence of introduction.

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thesis

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Facts, support, examples, illustrations, quotations, plot references, or paraphrase

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concrete details

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Opinion or comment about something; interpretation, analysis, insight, feelings, or reflection.

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commentary