What are the different stages involved in a writing/ designing process?
by Joss Kang
1. Write a rough draft
1.1. have I got the content right?
1.1.1. Project specifications
1.1.2. End User requirements
1.1.3. Action points sign-off
2. Proof read
2.1. Many, many times if the stakes are high
2.2. Not really for some texts (like postcards)
2.3. check punctuation
3. Make a final copy
4. Read and improve the draft
5. Laura: once i have got the content that i need down, i then start to concentrate on whether it is written well and begin to adapt my language to make it sound better
6. Jo: I work under each bullet point of my list, and do not move on to the next one, until i am happy with that bit.
7. Laura & Jo: Both proof read again and again, amend, reflect and continulously
8. Lesley I like to decide on the 'tone' of what I'm going to say, this informs the planning
9. Jo: my draft is continuous and becomes the final copy
10. Jayne: I have an idea of structure, formality and language and use a frame, however, am fluid with words and thoughts and constantly refine
11. Why you're writing and who to/ for
11.1. the audience matters -how high are the stakes?
11.1.1. Included
11.1.2. Included
11.1.3. Excluded
11.2. Contemplate - Do I have to do research?
12. Think of ideas and make notes
12.1. -
12.1.1. Make a list of key points and arrange the list in order then begin typing under each bullet point of my list
12.1.2. Materials
12.1.3. Personel
12.1.4. Services
12.1.5. Duration
12.2. using post it notes and putting items in order
12.3. Research - highlight and make notes
12.4. mind map
13. Decide the order and shape
13.1. -
13.1.1. Dependencies
13.1.2. Milestones
13.2. -
13.2.1. Schedule
13.2.2. Budget
13.3. -
13.3.1. KPI's