ACCUPLACER Writing

The series of steps a writer goes through to transform an idea into a polished text

A plan for writing which may include brainstorming, free writing, outlining, or mind mapping

The process of getting the bulk of a text down on the page in complete sentences

Making improvements to the content and structure of a draft by moving ideas around, adding information, removing parts, and improving readability

Fixing errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics

Notes that tell readers where you got your information

Looking for information in books, articles, websites, and other sources

Making a list of short phrases or sentences related to the topic

Writing whatever comes to mind about your topic in sentences and paragraphs

Arranging your ideas into an associative structure

Arranging your ideas into a linear structure

The opening of a text that must hook the reader’s interest, provide necessary background information on the topic, and state the main point

The paragraphs that relate clearly to the thesis to make a point, illustrate the point with facts, quotations, or examples, and explain how the evidence relates to this point

A writing structure used to describe how events happen in order

A writing structure used to present a series of steps