Question

List the four steps of the writing process covered in this lesson and explain why each one is important. Explain why brainstorming is a helpful step to take before writing. Then think about how to apply the writing process to writing a cover letter to accompany your résumé. What are some important elements you should consider when writing a cover letter?

Answer 1

Question 1 -

1. Plan what you intend to write. This includes selecting a topic, choosing sources, and doing research. All of these steps will give you the information you need to write your paper with accuracy.

2. Prepare a first draft. This gets your ideas down on paper and provides a starting place for your writing.

3. Edit and correct the first draft. This is your chance to revise and correct any spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. It also lets you add and delete information.

4. Write a final draft. This is the paper you will turn in as the finished project and should be free of any errors.

Question 2 -

Brainstorming is a good way to quickly gather ideas on paper. It helps create a plan in the writer’s mind and makes it easier to know where to start writing.

In a cover letter, try to include the name of the hiring manager so you can address the letter to that person. Find out what the position you're applying for requires so you can explain how your job experience and education meet those qualifications.

Answer 2

The writing process can be described as a recursive process. For many years, it was considered that writing was linear, and that 5 steps were needed:

Prewriting: It's similar to Brainstorming. You organize your thoughts, your ideas. You plan how the text should be organized.

Drafting: It is your first attempt. Forget about grammar.

Revising: Now, you can add things, re-arrange words or paragraphs, take out.

Proofreading: this is the editing time. Mistakes, tenses should be considered. Clarity is essential.

Publishing: final stage. Ready to print or handed in toyour teacher

But in further research, it was proved that those stages overlap, as they are repeated throughout the writing process.

BRAINSTORMING is a helpful step to take before writing as you put into paper all your ideas ( you may use all or some of them) It is opening your mind to any idea that comes, however crazy it sounds.

COVER LETTER There are some key elements that should be considered when writing a cover letter:

• Begin with your contact information ( on the left of the paper, towards the top,in block)
• Don't forget the date as with any normal letter!
• Include to who this letter is addressed ( hiring manager, head of the recruiting department, etc)
• Formal salutation
• Opening paragraph (explain how you learned about the opening position)
• Middle paragraph ( a summary of your background and why you are suitable for this job)
• Contact information and closing ( explain when you are available, thanks the person for his/her time and consideration)