Pre-Writing Process Analysis

My writing process, no matter what, always includes brainstorming, rough drafts and proofreading. When I receive an assignment I read the question over what feels like a million times till I fully understand what it is asking. I will make notes on the handout and as soon as ideas come to my mind i will jot them down, even if I do not end up using them. As soon as I get ideas i role with it, even if I have to go back in the end and change everything. Rough drafts come next. I like to write them out first so i can scribble and make notes to myself and fill things in when i need to. I write in pen so sometimes by drafts can be more rough then they should be, but that is how i like it. After my essay is all finished I proofread, many many times.

When beginning to write an essay everyone has their own method of doing so. Some may like to brainstorm while others may prefer to go straight into writing about their topic. I personally beginning every essay by collecting ideas about my topic before coordinating them into a type of diagram, next I proceed to do my rough draft before revising over the paper and finally composing my final draft. The point of the writing process is to help break everything down so ideas can be organized and everything can make perfect sense for not just the writer but also the reader.

Initially, a writer should do an outline before starting any essay. An outline can help to organize his or her main points in order to build an introduction, body and conclusion. This method of pre writing was something that I had never been exposed to prior to receiving an example outline from Professor Vilceus. By studying the example, I went from zero knowledge about an outline to creating ones that made arranging essay material uncomplicated.

What’s the first thing you do before getting started on writing a text? Is it turn on music, get yourself alone in a room, turn on the TV? Whatever it is, everyone has their own writing process. Elizabeth Wardle and Doug Downs state, “…it would seem that if you want to become a more versatile, capable, powerful writer, you need to be pretty aware of which activities, behaviors, habits, and approaches lead to your strongest writing-and which don’t”(170). The writing process has a major effect on the effectiveness of the paper it’s got to do with what it takes you to get the best on paper. My writing process consists of all paperwork, which is related to the writing and music that’ll help me focus.

The first step is something I like to call, The Royal Rumble of Ideas. The path in which my paper will follow as well as my thoughts and ideas are formed from the first process. The way in which it does this, is by requiring the writer to apply an abundant amount of focus on one particular area; whereas, the typical strategy, asks for the writer to just write (cue eye roll). If I am to construct a story, I must utilize this step. En passant, I might add, the crux of the former element is very much similar to the latter, as well as in the way in which it works. The commonality to which I am referring, is rumination. The simplicity of it is bemusing, especially considering it’s efficiency, but I will describe that later. The way this is utilized, is by requiring the writer to mull over what they will write next. For example: When I am writing, regardless of the type of paper, I will deeply contemplate what my next sentence will be and how it will be phrased. Incidentally, in English class, I will often be seen staring into the ether, as if I am on a psychotropic drug. There is, however, a reason behind this seemingly sinister image. As I described, rumination is crucial in my writing process: In order to produce a sentence, or a paragraph for that matter, I must distill information from that contemplation. (See, it even

When I think about writing, I feel intellectually ravenous toward the subject I am given. When I am tasked with a writing assignment I figure out how I feel about the subject and what ideas I could incorporate into my writing that pertains to the subject. I find it easier to write after knowing how I feel and doing research on the topic to gain a better understanding of what I'm supposed to be writing about. After studying the subject, I organize my paper and construct the layout of the paper to see how I want my paper to flow, and what emotions are to be portrayed in my writing. This part is very important to do because I am a horrible writer without knowing beforehand how I want everything to sound and flow. After the planning process, I

High school was a time when writing assignments began to have more fascinating prompts, but also needed more structure. I drew ideas for my writing from several different sources including my friends and family’s opinions, things on social media, and my own beliefs. All of these diverse sources enhanced my writing and helped me to become more open minded. I always started a paper by organizing my thoughts and ideas by writing down three or four of the main points I wanted to include. From there, I wrote a rather brief outline only consisting of my thesis statement and the opening sentences for each of my body paragraphs. Before starting my first draft, I would look over my short outline, read the assignment once more, and then begin writing. I did not prepare nearly as much as I should have, but I was still able to produce a good first

Throughout my writing process there are a various amount of steps I do to perfect it. Generally coming up with the idea is the most difficult part of any writing, even now, it is difficult to get started with the essay. Once I dive in though, it gets quite easier. Procrastination is a problem that i can not seem to shake. I will attempt to sit down, but as soon as the littlest thing pops up, I will usually be distracted and lose my train of thought. I attempt to run through the whole essay in my head before I start just to get a proper idea of how it will be structured.

The most difficult part as a writer just beginning is the use of proper grammar, and punctuation. Grammar can affect the entire essay if it's not used correctly. Improving my critical thinking will enhance my writing. The writing process isn't always the easiest thing to accomplish. Drawing attention to the essay is important. There are several ways to drawing attention, and accomplishing a overall good essay.

My writing process starts before pen meets paper. When I receive the assignment and read the rubric, my mind starts working. I have a general idea of what I am going to write about, along with a few main points. My writing process is like a puzzle; it is very confusing to most, but makes sense to me. I have realized my faults and how important it is to be more organized in order to improve my writing process.

Making several drafts and outlines are very helpful to organize my paper. Before this course, I like to do free write. I just start writing, and add in information while editing. However, I start to create outlines for my writing. I found that creating an outline can help me organize my writing process and provides a full overview of my paper. For me, creating an outline after first draft is more helpful than start with an outline. Below is a picture of my AP outline. I created this outline after my first AP draft.

When it comes to the stages of writing there are five stages a writer has to go through and they are; prewriting, writing, writing, revision, editing, and publishing. Pre-writing is the first stage of writing, and looking back at my graded Visual Evaluation Essay I could have had a better written essay if I had acknowledged the pre-writing process. I usually do not pre-write for any of my essays, and this affected my grade for my Visual Evaluation Essay because pre-writing gives you the opportunity to free write, brainstorm, and plan the structure of you essay. The next step after the pre-writing process is the writing stage. The writing stage is a build up of the pre-writing stage, and is the stage where you make your fist rough draft without

After the preparation process, organization my ideas and connect them with outlines. I fill the enough supports under my outlines at first. And that details must related with the topic directly in the first step, because if I choose wrong supports and subjects of each paragraph, it becomes horrible even I can’t fix it after finishing it. Then I start to make the first draft.

I never really thought about the prewriting process as being an invention until it was pointed out. When I start to put together an essay and piece different parts together I truly am starting to invent this paper. I am combing through different sections and decided what I like and what I don't and what really fits where. I try to play with my sentences and sometimes ill re-write a sentence a few different ways just to see how I like how each one sounds and looks to find the best one suited for what I'm writing.

I have learned that it isn’t as black and white as I once thought to write an essay. I was taught like I am sure most every other student was that there are certain rule to writing and you have to follow those rules no matter what. Not only were we told that but then we were grades and criticized or it. We have learned by example that we are wrong if we go a little bit outside the box when writing for a teacher. The articles I read today have made me feel a whole lot better about myself and my writing because it gives me more of a range to explore my abilities. Writing is a form of art to me and unfortunately it is hard to be told exactly what you have to write. Knowing that there are possibilities out there of learning as well as being creative