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The Writing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide to Academic Writing

This closed caption 5:01 minute video guides you through a plan and strategies for breaking the writing process down into manageable steps. This video includes brainstorming ideas, organizing and outlining, drafting, and editing.

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The writing process is a series of steps to make writing an essay more manageable. It involves thinking, brainstorming, researching, outlining, drafting, conferencing with others, revising, editing, and publishing.

The first step is the thinking stage. Consider your purpose, experience, and knowledge of the topic.
Next, start brainstorming. Jot down your ideas or create a web to explore your thoughts.
Research and find credible sources to gather information for your essay.
Organize and outline your ideas to create a clear structure for your essay.
With a clear outline, start drafting. Write your essay without worrying about perfection.
Conference with others to get feedback and advice on your writing.
Revise your essay by rethinking its significant aspects, such as organization, evidence, and thesis.
Edit your essay, focusing on minor details like grammar and spelling.
The last stage is publishing. Pay attention to formatting and submit your work as required.