College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

According to the writing process, which step should take place after researching?

1. Planning

2. Organizing

3. Drafting

4. Editing

The correct answer is: Planning

After researching, the next step in the writing process is to plan. This involves organizing your ideas and creating an outline for your writing. B Organizing is also a step in the writing process, but it is usually done during the planning stage. C: Drafting may seem like a logical next step after researching, but it is important to have a solid plan in place before starting to write. D: Editing is the final step in the writing process and should not come before drafting. It is important to have a polished draft before starting to edit.