Writing Methods
Week 1
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Introduction to the Styles of
Writing
1. The Writing Process
2. 4 Styles of Writing
Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive and Narrative
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Introduction to the Styles of
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1. The writing process involves a series of
structured steps.
Pre-writing
Composing
Post-writing
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The pre-writing stage mostly deals with
planning, gathering and organizing.
The composing stage is mainly about
drafting.
The post-writing stage is the revising, editing
and proofreading.
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Pre-writing strategies to help you choose and develop
a topic:
List ideas for a topic
Study and take notes in regards to the specific topic
Create a cluster to map your thoughts
Create the questions you want to analyse further
Make an outline structuring your paper
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The drafting process involves the writing of the first
paragraphs.
Some techniques that can help you begin are:
Finding the thesis statement
Create your topic sentences
Conduct research to find your supporting sources and list them on your
paper
Set up the key words to create coherence
The aim of the drafting process is to create unity and coherence
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The post-writing stage gives you the opportunity to revise your
work, edit parts if necessary and at the end proofreading it for
any possible mistakes.
Some things to look out for in the post-writing stage are:
If your thesis statement is clearly stated
If your topic sentence in each paragraph applies to the subject
If your paragraphs begin with the appropriate linking words
If your text has a logical order
If the introduction, main body and conclusion serve their purpose.
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If your grammar and syntax are correct
If your sources are cited properly
If the overall outline of your document is appealing to the
reader
If you have inserted all the information
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Introduction to the Styles of
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2. According to the purpose of each essay there
are 4 different styles of writing.
Descriptive description of an object or place
description of events
describing a process
describing and explaining
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When asked to describe an object or a place you will
refer to the appearance of the topic at hand.
For example, if you are asked to describe your house, you will mention the
size, how many rooms it has and if it’s old or new.
Some ways
Describe…
your essay
topic
Narrate…
may begin…
Tell…
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When asked to describe events. Tell a story. How,
when and what important actions at the event
occurred are the main points you need to focus.
For example, when you are telling your best friend about the party you
attended last Saturday.
Some ways
Give an account of…
your essay Tell a story of how/when…
State the events of…
topic
may begin…
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When asked to describe a process. Tell a story but
the connections between the facts must be clearly
explained.
For example, when you want to write a recipe of how a certain food is made.
Some ways
your essay
topic
may begin…
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When asked to describe and explain. You will have to
use facts, factors, functions, causes or results and to
group your facts.
For example you might be asked to explain what caused the fight at the
football match you attended.
Some ways
Explain the causes of…
your essay Suggest reasons for…
topic Why did?
Discuss the reasons for…
may begin…
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(McDonald publishing, 2017)
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Expository Create the idea or hypotheses
Find evidence
Explain the idea
Present the argument
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Persuasive Present your point of view
Maintain the readers interest
Use solid evidence
Convince the reader of your argument
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(McDonald publishing, 2017)
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Narrative Introduce and present an argument
Analyse the text by presenting your argument
State your personal opinion
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(McDonald publishing, 2017)
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Further Reading:
Loyola University, L.U.C. (no date). Stages of the Writing Process. Retrieved 31 January,
2017, from
[Link]
pdf
McDonald publishing, M.P.M. (2017). MPM School Supplies. Retrieved 1 February,
2017, from [Link]
[Link]
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References:
Bailey, S. (2011). Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students (Third ed.).
London and New York: Routledge.
Cottrell, S. (2003). The study skills handbook (Third ed.). Basingstoke: Palgrave
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Finegan, E. (2008). Language: Its Structure and Use (Fifth ed.). Thomson Wadsworth
Gillett, A. (n.d.). Genres in academic writing: Essays. Retrieved February 01, 2017, from
[Link]
Hennessy, B. (2010). How to write coursework and exam essays: an accessible guide to
developing the skills needed to excel in written work and exams (Sixth ed.). Oxford:
How To Books.
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Hyland, K. (2003). Second language writing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Langan, J. (2013). College Writing Skills with Readings (Sixth ed.). New York: Mcgraw
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Maimon, E. P., & Peritz, J. H. (2003). A Writer's Resource A Handbook for Writing and
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Quinonez, N. (2014, April 14). 4 Types of Essays. Retrieved February 01, 2017, from
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Stein, S. (1998). Walch Toolbook: Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage. Finegan, E. (2008).
Language: Its Structure and Use (Fifth ed.). Thomson Wadsworth
Straus, J. (2008). The blue book of grammar and punctuation: the mysteries of
grammar and punctuation revealed.
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