General Arts - English for Academic Purposes EAP160 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-5: Topic Sentence, Thesis Statement, General Idea
8 Sep 2016
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Writing is skill, & confusion decreases as writers learn to follow clearly set out & workable methods & practice. Writing is process of discovering, arranging, & revising thoughts, & clear expression of ideas results from understanding & following this process. Writing traditional essay, whose main point is logically supported, is best preparation for effective, appropriate communication in most media. Writing is skill & all skills are acquired & mastered in stages. Writing requires willingness, patience, & determination to learn & work through steps. Good writing is result of completing tasks/meeting challenges. Writing is a process of discovery series of stages that loop & zigzag in many directions as writer nds new ideas & connections between thoughts & associated feelings & mental images. Most writers don"t know what they want to say/what their focus will be until they follow path of their thoughts in writing.
