The Writing Process
Invention Overview of the Writing Process Invention Techniques Knowing Your Audience Five Qualities of Good Writing Critical Reading Annotating a Text Guidelines for Writing a Summary Developing a Thesis Statement Writing the Critique How to Prepare for Essay Examinations Vocabulary Used on Essay Examinations Writing a Book Report or a Reaction Paper Organization Organizing an Essay Standard Outline Form Formal Outlines Informal Outlines General Guidelines for Paragraphing Identifying Topic and Support Sentences in Paragraphs The Concept and Technique of Paragraph Development Evaluating Paragraphs (Exercise A) Evaluating Paragraphs (Exercise B) Identifying Transitional Devices in Paragraphs Cohesion Rhetorical Strategies Patterns of Development Description Argumentation Comparison and Contrast Logical Fallacy Revision Revision Guidelines Sample Drafts and Commentary Revision Checklist Peer Editing--Serving as a Reader Proofreading Editing Practice (Exercise A) Editing Practice (Exercise B) Editing Practice (Exercise C) Editing Practice (Exercise D) Editing Practice (Exercise E) Editing Practice (Exercise F)
Organization
Rhetorical Strategies
Revision
Proofreading
