| A | B |
|---|
| prewrite | During this step, the writer gathers and organizes ideas. |
| draft | During this step, the writer writes freely without focusing on errors. |
| revise | During this step, the writer makes improvements in organization. |
| proofread | During this step, the writer checks for errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. |
| publish | During this step, the writer produces a paper without mistakes. |
| ideas | This trait demonstrates the writer's thoughts are relevant and on-topic. |
| organization | This trait demonstrates the writer’s ability to follow a logical order. |
| sentence fluency | This trait demonstrates the writing flows (it is not awkward). |
| word choice | This trait demonstrates the writer’s ability to use powerful vocabulary and use good description. |
| voice | This trait demonstrates the writer’s personality. |
| conventions | This trait demonstrates the writer’s ability to follow the rules of spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. |
| presentation | This trait demonstrates writing is neat and legible (with appropriate margins, indentations, etc.). |
