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Section 2

Steps of Writing a Paper

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Step 1: Prewriting and Choosing a Topic

Prewriting can help you take a general topic and make it more specific.

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Step 2: Researching

Researching your subject is an important step in writing because it helps you narrow your focus.

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Step 3: Outlining

After you choose your topic and assemble your research, organize your ideas before you start drafting.

Step 4: Drafting

The drafting phase creates a coherent path for the reader to follow from thesis to conclusion.

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Step 5: Revising

Revising happens on many different levels of your paper, from individual words and sentences to larger issues of organization and coherence.

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Step 6: Editing and Proofreading

Editing and proofreading ensure clarity, improve style, and eliminate errors.

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Step 7: Completing a Final Review

When you're done with all the steps of revision—revising for purpose, editing, and proofreading—make one final review of your paper.

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