Kelly's+Process+Reflection

While I certainly agree that there that are multiple steps in constructing a piece of writing, I do not think that the writing process should be a strictly linear approach. In my opinion the type of process that each writer will use depends upon the purpose of his or her own writing. If the topic is one that the writer is unfamiliar with then perhaps it is better for the teacher to give direct methods of instruction on how to approach that particular assignment. When students are young and they have just started out on their writing journey, I think it is important to explicitly instruct students on the parts of the writing process (if they do not have a deep understanding of the parts and method of using each, then it is of no value of them in the future). The article points out that the writing process has its flaws and that researchers argue over the best process, but the data does at least support that some framework for writing is much better than providing nothing at all). I believe that once a student has had an opportunity to practice the parts of the writing process then he or she can decide from themselves when, where, and how to use any or all of the steps in their own writing. I think that each person should write in a way that is conducive to the task and in whatever way works best for that individual. I know that when I write, it is definitely a recursive process (for example, I constantly edit while I write, even if it is just my rough draft). This works for me though because I am aware that I do need to edit my paper at some point prior to submitting a final draft. While teaching writing and deciding upon the “correct” writing process are difficult things to do, I think teachers who model strategies that have worked for them will find success with their students.