The Writing Process

I.
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2.
3.
II.

III.

Pre-Writing
Identifying a Topic
Narrowing a Topic
Free writing/ Thesis Statement Writing
& Topic Sentences

During-Writing
1. Writing the Rough Draft
a. Introduction (Hook,
Background information,
Thesis Statement)
b.Body (Topic Sentence,
Supporting details)
c. Conclusion
(Restatement of Thesis
Statement, Call to
Action)
Post-Writing
1. Editing
a. Content (Clarity of
Message, Conciseness)
b.Structure (Cohesion,
Transition)
c. Language & Style
(Word choice,
Formality)
d.Mechanics (indentation,
punctuation)
2. Proofreading
a. Grammar
b.Spelling
c. Punctuation
3. Publishing
a. Paper type
b.Mode of Publication

Writing Thesis Statements

Thesis Statement
an interpretation, analysis, or opinion on
a topic. (not a phrase, question,
quotation, clich)
Parts
1. Topic (what your paper will deal with)
2. Claim (what you think about the topic)
3. Reasons/ Support (3 points that will
persuade
readers to
believe the claim)
4. Contrast (an opposing idea to the claim)
Steps in Writing a Thesis Statement
1. Identify & Narrow your topic
Topic:
Technology
Specific:
Computers
2. Whats your opinion about the topic?
Statement:
Computers destroy the study habits of
high school students.
3. Finding Reasons/ Supporting Ideas
Think of at least 3 reasons
(a) make people lazy,

(b) cause children to see unnecessary

information
(c) make people violent

4. Putting it all together.

Combine Steps 2 & 3.
Computers destroy the study habits of high school
students by making them lazy, getting unnecessary
information, and becoming violent.
5. Providing contrast.
Give an opposing idea to your claim and
Thesis Statement: Though it has been a great
tool for people, computers destroy the study
skills of high school students by making them
lazy, getting unnecessary information, and
becoming violent.
A Book is More Than That
An American philosopher named Ralph
Waldo Emerson once said, "If we encounter a man of
rare intellect, we should ask him what books he
reads." It is a common belief that reading books is a
way to expand one's knowledge. This is undoubtedly
true. But a book is more than that. A book is more than a
tool to absorb information because it is a work of art, it
offers an escape from reality and it is a very good tool to
motivate.
Just like every masterpiece, creating a book
takes time. It takes months, maybe even years, to publish
a book. A book is a work of art. It contains intricate
stanzas and paragraphs. It is appealing. It is beautifully
crafted. For example, take The Man Without Qualities by
Robert Musil. It took Musil 13 years to write it. Or
perhaps, take The Lord of The Rings Trilogy as an
example. This trilogy totaled to over 450,000 words that
were separated into hundreds of stanzas and thousands
of paragraphs. This trilogy was so beautifully crafted and
appealing that people still read it after almost 100 years
after it was written.
Have you ever experienced a bad day and just
sat down to read a book? It is as if reading a book
somehow makes you forget your problems. Reading a
book helps you detach yourself from ordinary business
and stressful thoughts. It even saves you from boredom.
It takes you on an adventure that is out of this world. A
book offers an escape from reality.
Most importantly, a book is a very good tool to
motivate. It gives you a reason to act in a certain way.
For example, you just read about the death of one of
your favorite characters. This leaves you acting glum for
the rest of the day. It sometimes leaves you feeling of
wanting to achieve something great in our lives. A book
can even awaken a nation and lead it to revolt. Recall
how the Filipinos reacted towards Dr. Jose Rizal's work.
His books awakened the Filipino spirit and inspired them
to fight for their country.

Therefore, a book is more than a tool used to

absorb information. It is a work of art. It
offers an escape from reality. It is a very good

tool to motivate. Stop reading books to just

absorb information. Learn to appreciate and
value it more.