Because research$-$based writing is an increasingly common part of academic life, it is important to understand the steps in the writing and research process.

Directions: The following questions review the nature and utility of the writing and research process. Read each question, then select the correct answer.

How does the writing and research process make it easier to complete a research$-$based writing assignment?

The process helps you break the work down into a series of small, manageable, logically ordered tasks.

The process helps you write a first draft that doesn't require any revision.

The process is faster than writing the entire essay the night before it is due.

At what point in the writing and research process should you create a working bibliography?

While doing research

After the first draft has been completed

After the final draft has been completed

When should a writer focus on editing the grammar of an essay?

After correcting the formatting of in$-$text citations

While writing the first draft

After making more significant revisions to the content and organization