Pre-Writing Strategies and The Writing Process

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to pre-writing strategies and the stages of the writing process.

Pre-writing

The first stage of writing that pertains to different techniques that help discover ideas before writing the first draft.

Brainstorming

A method of discovering a topic by listing as many ideas as possible within a given time frame.

Clustering

Also known as mind mapping, a technique that shows the relationships between ideas by connecting them through lines.

Freewriting

A writing method where the writer pours out thoughts nonstop without worrying about grammar and spelling, focused on generating ideas.

Revising

The stage in the writing process where the order of ideas is polished and information is filtered to effectively convey a point.

Editing

The stage where the written work is checked for basic errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

5Ws and 1H

Key questions in journalism: who, what, when, where, why, and how, used to explore a topic.

Writing the final draft

The stage where the writer produces the final version of the document after revisions.

Transition

The process of incorporating coherence in the flow of ideas in writing.

Target audience

The specific group of readers for whom the paper is intended, influencing the writing style and content.