Step+5--Synthesis


 * Big6**
 * Step 5: Synthesis**

Now it is time to complete the writing process. You should talk to your teacher or librarian if you need help with this.
 * **Questions** **to guide you** ||  **Resources**  **and**  **strategies**  **to help you** ||
 * * **How** can I **organize** the information? || * Graphic organizers
 * Outling skills
 * Inspiration software
 * NoodleTools ||
 * * **How** can I **present** the results?
 * **What** **product** or **performance** should I use? (written report, multimedia presentation, art project?) || * Student Product Possibilities
 * Multimedia equipment ||

You have already completed the note taking part of this step. Brainstorm other ideas you will include in your paper. Write your ideas on note cards, a data chart, a word processing document, or notebook paper. (You may want to use the same type of organizer that you used for your note taking in Big6 Step 4 Use of Information.)
 * 1. Prewriting:**

Write the first draft of your paper. Include the notes you took from your sources. Give credit to all the appropriate sources.
 * 2. Drafting:**

Ask your teacher for a content conference. Prepare at least two questions you would like answered about your paper. Focus on the content of your work rather than the grammar and spelling at this step.
 * 3. Conferencing:**

During this part of the process, you will re-enter your writing. This is an opportunity for you to “re see” (reVISION) your writing in a different way. Your paper should be more than just a summary of other people’s ideas or what you found on the Internet. It should represent mostly your ideas and conclusions. It should be a thoughtful response to the assignment. Make changes to improve your work. You may want to combine short sentences and begin to look at your use of grammar. Revising makes good writing even better. Think about scheduling another content conference with your teacher after you revise your paper. Again, have one or two questions ready to ask about your paper.
 * 4. Revising:**

This may be the most important part of the writing process. Your teacher or other trusted adult should give you ideas about ways to improve your grammar and spelling, if needed. You need to correct all errors. You may choose to have a peer edit your paper. Choose someone who is a good writer!
 * 5. Editing:**

Use a word processor to publish your final paper. Include parenthetical references, a "Works Cited" page, and any other parts of the paper as assigned. The "Works Cited" page should be arranged in alphabetical order by author’s last name. Check with your teacher for instructions on how to write a "Works Cited" page. Use the Citations page for additional information about how to write a "Works Cited" page.
 * 6. Publishing:**

Does your assignment include a product to go with your paper? If so, now is the time to make the product.

//**Even though there are several steps to the writing process, it is very important to ask for feedback. You may**// Big6 (TM)** Eisenberg and Berkowitz, 1987. //Go to Step 6//
 * //repeat any step at any time during the process.//**