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| Rough Draft | During this step, the writer completes the first draft using the prewriting plan as a guide. This draft is a writer’s first chance to get everything on paper. |
| Publish | This is the final step in the writing process. Publishing is the writer’s opportunity to share his or her work with others. |
| Ideas | Presenting a clear focus supported by specific ideas and details. |
| Conventions | Editing |
| Voice | Reflecting the writer’s personality in a way that is engaging and appropriate for the audience. |
| Editing | Then the writer edits the revised draft for the conventions of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar. A writer should also proofread the final copy before sharing it. |
| Prewrite | The first step in the writing process involves selecting a specific topic, gathering details about it, and organizing those details into a writing plan |
| Word Choice | Choosing precise words that deliver a clear message. |
| Sentence Fluency | Using a variety of sentences that connect ideas smoothly. |
| Organization | Creating a meaningful whole with interesting beginning, middle, and ending parts. |
| Revise | During this step, the writer first reviews the draft for five key traits: ideas, organization, voice, word choice, and sentence fluency. |
