ACADEMIC WRITING:The writing

Process

By:Holilatus Sesaria

Dewinda Mazita =)Imroati Istibsyaroh

Stage I:Prewriting =)

HOW????????

How????Step 1: choosing and narrowing a topic

Activities to help you generate ideas for your writing assignment

Entertainment

Games

Games for Children

Types of Games for Children

Traditional Game VS Video Game for Children

Step 2:Brainstorming

after narrowing the topic generate ideas

•Listing•Free writing

Listing• Write down the general topic.

The general topic: “Traditional Game VS Video Game”

• Make a list of every words or phrase that comes into our mind about the topic.

• Use word, phrase or sentence.

• Rewrite your list and group similar ideas and cross out idea which don’t fit

Free Writing

• Writing the topic.The topic: “Traditional Games VS Video Game”

• Write as much as you can about the topic, until you run out of ideas. Don’t worry about the grammar.

• you have to reread your paper and circle/highlight the main idea(s) that you would interest to be developed

• Take the main idea and free write again

FREE WRITING:BY CLUSTERING

Stage 2:Planning (outlining)

Step 1: Brainstorming by Listing

Step 2: Grouping Outlining

Step 3: Writing the Topic Sentence

Step 4: Simple Outlining

STAGE III:WRITING AND REVISING DRAFTS

Step 1: Writing the First Rough Draft

- Write down audience at the top of paper- Write down the topic sentence and underlined it- Leave spaces for giving comments of the draft- Write the paragraph following the outline- Don’t worry about grammar, spelling and punctuation

Step 2: Revising Content and Organization

Revised Draft:

There are several benefits of playing video games and

traditional game. Both of these kind of games can amuse the

users while playing it. Playing them can spend the children’s

spare time when they are feeling bored. The games can fresh

their mind to release the stress from their homework or school

duty. Believe it or not, games can give positive impact for

children brain. Both video games and traditional games can

increase children’s competence. In addition, both have their

own way in improving the intelligence of the players.

Step 3:Proofreading the Second Draft for Grammar and Mechanics

Step 4: Writing the Final Copy

The Final Copy: Traditional Games VS Video GameThere are several benefits of playing video games and traditional game. Both of these kinds of games can amuse the children while playing it. Playing the games can spend the children’s spare time when they are feeling bored. The games can fresh their mind to release the stress from their homework or school duty. Surprisingly, games can also give positive impact for children’s brain. Both video games and traditional games are able to increase children’s competence. Both have their own way in improving the intelligence of the children who play the games.