Strayer UniversityENG 115UNIT 2 - CHALLENGE 2 Steps in the Writing Process. 7 Questions. Correct Answers Indicated.

1 — The Writing Process Recognize the specific activities involved in the different stages of the writing process. Which of the following statements describes the prewriting stage of the writing process? • a.) In thi ...

1 — The Writing Process Recognize the specific activities involved in the different stages of the writing process. Which of the following statements describes the prewriting stage of the writing process? • a.) In this stage, you will brainstorm ideas prior to writing the essay. • b.) In this stage, you will identify and fix spelling and grammar errors. • c.) In this stage, you will physically write your essay and further develop your ideas. • d.) In this stage, you will improve aspects such as sentence structure, word choice, flow, clarity of ideas, and style. Prewriting is, in fact, the stage in the writing process in which the writer brainstorms ideas for a piece of writing. This occurs at the very beginning of the writing process. 2 — Brainstorming Understand the techniques and objectives of brainstorming. __________ is a brainstorming technique that uses boxes, circles, or arrows to show how ideas connect. • a.) Freewriting • b.) The 5 W's • c.) Clustering • d.) Listing Physically drawing figures to generate and connect ideas is called "clustering." 3 — Prewriting Understand the techniques and objectives of the pre-writing stage of the writing process. A major goal of prewriting is to help the writer __________. • a.) reveal flaws in a potential argument • b.) discover the appropriate mode in which to write • c.) narrow [her] focus • d.) determine a topic Narrowing focus before drafting is an important part of the writing process. 4 — Outlines and Drafting Understand how outlines can be used in drafting. An outline and draft should remain focused on the writer's __________, which may be revised throughout the writing process. • a.) introduction • b.) thesis • c.) rhetorical situation • d.) conclusion The outline and draft of an essay should focus on the essay's thesis statement as this is the controlling idea of the piece of writing. 5 — Revising, Editing and Proofreading Differentiate between the revising, editing, and proofreading stages of the writing process. Which of the following scenarios describes a writer in the revising stage? • a.) Carson adds transitions between paragraphs and sentences to improve his essay's flow. • b.) Mason adds more evidence to the body paragraphs in his essay to better support his thesis. • c.) Maddie corrects errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization throughout her essay. • d.) Selena reads through her essay to spot any sentences that could be worded more clearly. Mason adding more evidence to his body paragraphs is, in fact, an example of revising. This is because the revising stage involves looking at big-picture issues, such as content and organization. 6 — Revising and Revising Strategies Differentiate between revising for clarity, revising for focus, and revising for structure. Camila is revising her essay. What is one question she should ask herself when considering the essay’s focus? • a.) Have I chosen the best conclusion type to support the essay’s purpose? • b.) Should I reorder body paragraphs to present my ideas more clearly? • c.) Is the thesis still relevant and do all the body paragraphs support it? • d.) Does the essay communicate exactly what I mean to say? When revising for focus, it's important to ask yourself if the thesis is still relevant and supported by the body paragraphs because the thesis itself is the main focus of the essay. 7 — Editing and Editing Strategies Identify or correct wordiness and vague language in sentences. One of the most well-known stories on campus is that of the haunted Simonson Building. The building is close to an old cemetery. The building was constructed over 200 years ago. Students claim that when they are walking alone at night, they hear footsteps following behind them. Thus, the majority of most students refuse to wander campus alone after dark. Although students making this claim are few, it’s my opinion that the building is haunted. When I lived on campus, I always dashed past the building to avoid an incident. Which of the underlined portions is an example of wordiness? • a.) Students claim • b.) I always dashed • c.) an old cemetery • d.) following behind them "Following behind them" is an example of wordiness because the verb "follow" already means coming after or behind. Therefore, the specification that the footsteps are behind the students is unnecessary.