Typically thought of as the final step in the traditional writing process; the writing (and its ideas/information) is shared with others

In the traditional writing process, this is the step that requires the draft to be written again (with changes).

Preparing to write; shaping and forming the piece before writing the draft; getting ideas onto paper; taking notes.

A first/initial attempt at writing; putting the ideas and information into the necessary format.

Gathering ideas; generating topics; finding something to write about.

Someone other than the writer looks at the writing and offers input about the ideas/information.

Changes are made to the sentence structure (sentences are reorganized), and areas of confusion/awkward writing are fixed.

Surface errors (grammar, spelling, etc.) are fixed.

This is a topic sentence, the main idea (or opinion) of a paper; a formal opinion that is supported (proven) throughout the essay.

This is a place where information comes from; the origin of information.

This is a list of sources used for a research paper. Other versions include Reference pages and Works Cited pages.

True or false: Diction is is another way to say word choice. Research papers should have professional word choice.

These are words and phrases used to help the reader understand the flow of a paper.

When you (the writer) use any form of the verb "to be": is, was, been, were.... This is considered unprofessional for research papers.

This is the list of reasons that support the thesis. Sometimes the thesis and map statement are combined.

Middle school students should only be allowed to play one sport during the school year.

Playing more than one sport during the school year interferes with academic success, causes students to become too tired, and prevents a well-balanced life.

Middle school students should only be allowed to play one sport during the school year because it interferes with academic success, causes students to become too tired, and prevents a well-balanced life.