The 5 Stages of Writing

The lesson states that academic writing is a multi-step process. What is the main reason for approaching writing in this way?

It breaks down the task to allow for exploration, refinement, and improvement at each stage.

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It ensures the writer can finish the essay in a single sitting.

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It is the only way to write an essay on a broad topic.

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It helps the writer to avoid seeking external help.

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What is the primary goal of the first stage of the writing process, brainstorming and planning?

To get a rough draft of your essay completed as quickly as possible.

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To create a detailed outline with full sentences and citations.

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To identify and eliminate all bad ideas before you begin writing.

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To dump every possible idea from your head onto the page to find a specific topic.

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The lesson provides several criteria for a good thesis statement. What is one of those criteria?

It must clearly express an opinion that others could disagree with.

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It must be exactly 1-2 sentences long and no more.

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It should be expressed as your personal opinion, such as 'I believe.'

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It should be broad enough to cover many different topics.

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What is the primary purpose of creating an outline before you begin writing?

To determine your final essay grade.

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To serve as a detailed, complete skeleton for your essay.

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To find a broad topic to write about.

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To serve as your final draft, with no need for revision.

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According to the lesson, why is it recommended to leave writing the introduction until after you have drafted the rest of the essay?

Because you cannot write an introduction without all of your sources cited.

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Because it helps you to avoid distractions during the drafting stage.

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Because it is often the hardest paragraph to write, and your thesis or ideas may change.

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Because the introduction is the final part of the essay.

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What is the main difference between Stage 4 (Revising & Editing) and Stage 5 (Polishing the Final Draft)?

Stage 4 focuses on big-picture elements like organization, while Stage 5 focuses on fine details like spelling and grammar.

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There is no difference between the two stages; they are the same.

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Stage 4 is for checking for tangents, and Stage 5 is for adding new evidence.

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Stage 4 focuses on checking for spelling and grammar, while Stage 5 is about checking for tangents.

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The lesson mentions the acronym TOWER to help remember the five stages of writing. What does the ‘W’ in TOWER stand for?

Worry

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Writing

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Work

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Write

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What does the lesson suggest is a key action to take during the final ‘Polishing’ stage, also known as ‘scrubbing’?

Finding a new topic and brainstorming for a new essay.

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Deleting or omitting anything that does not connect to your thesis.

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Fixing the organization and logical flow of the entire essay.

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Adding new sections of evidence and new ideas to support your thesis.

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The lesson quotes Winston Churchill, advising to ‘hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time.’ What stage of writing does this advice best apply to?

Stage 1: Brainstorming/Planning

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Stage 2: Outlining

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Stage 3: Drafting

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Stage 4: Revising & Editing

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What is a main idea that each body paragraph should have?

A restatement of the thesis from the introduction.

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A topic sentence that supports or proves the thesis statement.

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An introduction to a new, broader topic.

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A question or challenge for the reader.

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