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Writing Process

The document outlines the writing process, specifically focusing on the prewriting stage, which involves thinking and planning before drafting. It highlights the importance of prewriting in reducing anxiety, organizing thoughts, saving time, and clearing mental clutter. Various techniques for prewriting are discussed, including freewriting, questioning, brainstorming, clustering, and outlining, each serving to enhance the writing process.

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Writing Process

The document outlines the writing process, specifically focusing on the prewriting stage, which involves thinking and planning before drafting. It highlights the importance of prewriting in reducing anxiety, organizing thoughts, saving time, and clearing mental clutter. Various techniques for prewriting are discussed, including freewriting, questioning, brainstorming, clustering, and outlining, each serving to enhance the writing process.

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Functional English

Instructor: Noor Mujtaba


Functional English
Topic: The Writting Process

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What is
Prewriting?
Prewriting
In simple terms, Prewriting is the "thinking and planning" stage that happens before you
actually start writing your first draft.

Why is Prewriting Important?


Reduces Anxiety: It’s much easier to write when you already have a pile of ideas to
choose from.
Organizes Thoughts: It helps you decide which ideas are strong and which ones
should be tossed out.
Saves Time: You spend less time "wandering" in your draft because you already have a
roadmap.
Clears Brain Fog: It gets all the "mental clutter" out of your head and onto the page.

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Steps:

1. Freewriting
Freewriting is the process of writing continuously for a set
amount of time (usually 5–10 minutes) without worrying about
grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

The Goal: To overcome "writer's block" and find a flow.


The Rule: If you get stuck, just write "I don’t know what to
say" until a new thought pops up. Don't stop moving your
pen or hitting the keys.

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2. Questioning (The 5 W's & 1 H)
This technique uses a journalistic approach to explore a
topic deeply. By answering these six questions, you ensure
your writing is comprehensive:

Who: Who is involved? Who is the audience?


What: What is the main event or problem?
Where: Where is this taking place?
When: What is the timeline or era?
Why: What is the cause or motivation?
How: How does the process work or how did it happen?

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Example
3. Brainstorming (Listing) AI
Automation
Brainstorming is a rapid-fire way to collect ideas.
You simply create a list of every word, phrase, or Algorithms

concept that comes to mind regarding your topic.


Machine Learning

Efficiency: It’s great for when you need a high


Neural Networks
volume of ideas quickly.
Judgment-Free: At this stage, no idea is "bad." Generative AI
You can go back and cross off the ones that don't
fit later. Deepfake

Chatbots

Ethics

Big Data

Prompt Engineering

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Example
4. Clustering (Mind-Mapping)
Clustering is a visual way of
brainstorming. You start with your main
topic in a circle in the center of the page
and draw "branches" out to related sub-
topics.

Visual Connections: It helps you see


how different ideas relate to one
another.
Non-Linear: Excellent for people who
find lists too restrictive or boring.

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Example

5. Outlining
Outlining is the most structured pre-
writing step. It organizes your chosen
ideas into a logical order, usually using a
skeleton-like format.

Structure: Typically uses Roman


numerals (I, II, III) for main points and
letters (A, B, C) for supporting details.
The Roadmap: An outline acts as the
"GPS" for your first draft, ensuring
you don't wander off-topic.

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Thank You

End Slide

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