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Writing process & planning

Plan, structure, draft and revise academic writing effectively.

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Writing process & planning

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Academic Writing Process – Overview

Overview for Academic Writing Process.

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Analysing assignments & outcomes

Unpack tasks, criteria, scope and audience.

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Objectives & Key Language

Define outcomes; activate prior knowledge; curate key lexis/functions with examples.

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Guided Practice

Model target language/skills with scaffolds; short controlled tasks with feedback.

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Outlining & structure

Create logical section/paragraph plans.

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Drafting efficiently

Draft in stages; manage time and versioning.

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Independent Practice & Reflection

Freer application to authentic tasks; quick reflection and improvement actions.

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Assessment & Next Steps

Check achievement with a short performance/quiz; record gaps and plan next steps.

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Revising & rewriting

Substantive revision for focus, logic and flow.

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