Module 4

Question 1

Steps of the Writing Process.

Answer 1

Step 1: Prewriting
Step 2: Doing the research
Step 3: Planning and outlining
Step 4: Writing a first draft
Step 5: Redrafting and revising
Step 6: Editing and Proofreading.

Question 2

Before you start writing, you need to decide exactly what you’ll write about and do the necessary research.

Answer 2

Prewriting

Question 3

Once you know your topic, it’s time to _____ for relevant sources and gather the information you need. This process varies according to your field of study and the scope of the assignment. It might involve:

Answer 3

Doing the research

Question 4

Especially in academic writing, it’s important to use a logical structure to convey information effectively. It’s far better to plan this out in advance than to try to work out your structure once you’ve already begun writing.

Answer 4

Planning and outlining

Question 5

Once you have a clear idea of your structure, it’s time to produce a full _____
This process can be quite non-linear.

Answer 5

Writing a first draft

Question 6

substantially adding or removing content and involves making changes to structure and reformulating arguments.

Answer 6

Redrafting and revising

Question 7

focuses on local concerns like clarity and sentence structure. involves reading the text closely to remove typos and ensure stylistic consistency.

Answer 7

Editing and proofreading

Question 8

its purpose is merely to inform or to provide information.

Answer 8

Expository Essay

Question 9

Conclusion paragraph

Answer 9

1. Begin with a topic sentence that reflects the argument of the thesis statement.
2. Briefly summarize the main points of the paper.
3. Provide a strong and effective close for the paper.

Question 10

Five of the most common types of expository writing are:

Answer 10

1. descriptive essays,
2. process essays,
3. comparison essays,
4. cause/effect essays and
5. problem/solution essays.

Question 11

Five elements of expository writing

Answer 11

1. Organization.
2. Topic Sentence, Thesis Statement, and Subtopics.
3. Transitions.
4. Evidence and Examples.
5. Conclusion