The writing process

S.O.S C.A.P

You can have fantastic ideas, but if those ideas are not

presented in an organized fashion, you will fail to get your

meaning across to your readers.

S.O.S

Storm Outline Support

How polite do you think you should be to people? Check (√) your answers?

Think about things a parent would teach a child about being polite or rude. Write your answer in the T-Chart.

C.A.P

Compose(draft)

Analyze Publish

WIIFTWhat’s in it for Them?

Informative vs. Readable

Have I stated my message clearly?

is easy to understand vs. easy to read

The 4 C’sClarityClarity makes comprehension easier.

CorrectnessCorrectness in message helps in building confidence.

CohesivenessCohesiveness reinforces confidence.

ControlDon’t lose focus.

•Have I used an approach that will arouse the interest of the intended receiver?

•Have I found a way to hold the receiver's interest?

•Have I determined what information I would like the receiver to remember after reading the document? (Note:

When you have made this determination, emphasize the information by illustrating it and including it in the

summary,)

Test Drive

“When about to put your words in

ink, 

it won’t harm to stop and think”.