Before seven months, my writing process was really bad. I don’t think that I have a process for writing. I wrote whatever comes to my brain at that time without paying attention to the grammar, punctuation, transitions…etc.
when I joined the Intensive English Program, I started to learn the process and I did my best to improve my writing because I really need to write very well when I study for my Bachelor degree. everyone has his or her own process, so I will share my own process that I learned from the Intensive English Program.
Before writing, I usually brainstorm my ideas or I use the free writing method, so I try to write all the ideas that come into my brain. Then, I order the ideas and choose which one will go first or which one will form my writing.
when I have my plan, I choose the best location and time to start writing. I don’t pay attention to grammar or word count because I will revise my writing again. I just write all my ideas in order beginning from the introduction with thesis statement ending to the conclusion where I summarize my writing and restate my thesis using different words.
Finally, I revise my writing by adding some extra words or changing my words to make them academic or stronger. Also, I ask myself if I wrote all the information that I want the reader to know. I usually let my friend to read what I wrote to give me a feedback. then, I pay attention to the grammar mistakes, transition words, punctuation, spelling…etc. Also, I go to the tutoring or the writing center to check my writing and also give a feed back if I need to add or delete something to improve my writing or essay.
in my opinion, those methods or processes are very helpful because my grades increase in writing/grammar class in the Intensive English Program, it was from B to A. also, my teacher told me if I continue using those methods in my writing I will be perfect in writing and my skills will improve.
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