1.3 The Writing Process
⟰ First मा यो Writing Process भनेको चाहिं के हो ?
➪ The writing process is the step-by-step journey of creating written content.
⟰ त्यसो भए यो chapter को main, main points हरु के के हुन् त?
Key Points:
Think of writing as a journey, not a destination. It’s not just about putting words on paper; it’s about planning, drafting, and finalizing to create a clear, concise (संक्षिप्त), and effective piece of writing.
The writing process can be broken down into the following key stages:
➊ Pre-Writing:
- Planning, researching and and gathering ideas before starting to write.
- Example: Making an outline or brainstorming what to write.
➋ Drafting:
- Putting your ideas into sentences and paragraphs.
- Example: Writing the first version of your essay.
➌ Finalizing (through Editing, Revising and Formatting):
- Editing, revising and formatting your draft for correctness and clarity, etc.
Example:
➪ Checking for grammar and punctuation mistakes (यो भनेको एडिटिङ)
➪ Making changes based on feedback from others, such as expert friends or supervisors. (यो भनेको रिभाइजिंग)
➪ Using proper font, spacing, and page layout. (यो भनेको फर्म्याटिंग)
⟰ अनि यो chapter बाट exam मा कस्तो खालको question हरु आउन सक्छ त ?
Assessment Questions:
Type 1:
Define the following:
a. Pre-Writing
b. Drafting
c. Editing
Answers:
a. Planning and gathering ideas before starting to write.
b. Putting your ideas into sentences and paragraphs.
c. Reviewing and revising your draft for clarity and correctness.
Type 2:
Choose the best alternative for each.
- Pre-writing involves:
a. Reviewing and revising your draft
b. Planning and gathering ideas before starting to write
c. Ignoring the writing process
d. Checking for grammar mistakes - Drafting is about:
a. Reviewing and revising your draft
b. Putting your ideas into sentences and paragraphs
c. Ignoring the writing process
d. Planning and gathering ideas before starting to write - Editing includes:
a. Reviewing and revising your draft
b. Planning and gathering ideas before starting to write
c. Checking for grammar and punctuation mistakes
d. Ignoring the writing process
Answers:
- Planning and gathering ideas before starting to write
- Putting your ideas into sentences and paragraphs
- Reviewing and revising your draft for clarity and correctness
Type 3:
Explain the major stages of the writing process.
Answer:
The writing process is like a ladder (भर्याङ) with several steps that help us climb to the top. Here are the key stages of the writing process:
Pre-Writing
This is the foundation of our writing. We plan, research, and gather ideas before we start writing.
Example: We make an outline or brainstorm our ideas.
Drafting
This is where we turn our ideas into sentences and paragraphs. We write the first version of our essay.
Example: We write the introduction, body, and conclusion of our essay.
Finalizing (through Editing, Revising and Formatting)
This is where we check and improve our draft. We edit, revise and format our draft to make it clear and correct.
Example: We check for grammar and punctuation mistakes and fix them.
Each stage of the writing process is important and builds on the previous one. By following these key stages, we can create a strong and effective piece of writing.