Writing - A Scientific approach

Writing is a method of communication. Writing is speaking to others on a paper or on a computer screen. Writing is a kind of output which results from voracious reading, long experience or maturity. Writing provides self-satisfaction and boosts ones confidence. The one motto that matters when it comes to writing is – Practice maketh perfect. Writing becomes a necessary communicative tool which students use to organize thoughts to effectively convey to a specific audience.

The steps that we should follow in writing are

1. Pre- writing - Ss generate their own thoughts.
2. Composing – The art of writing the first draft.
3. Editing – Reviewing and polishing the first draft.

Good writers always think about the following:

1. What does the writing look like?  ( Form)
2. Who will read my writing? ( Audience)
3. What is the writing about? ( Topic)
4. Why am I Writing ( Purpose)

Types of writing based on the content and style: 

Narrative writing – Basically a story, it introduces the Wh’s of setting like – Who, Why, Where, When) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative

Descriptive writing – Basically essay writing, it introduces the sensory perception into the act of the writing. The style is often prosaic. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essay

Informative Writing -  Deals with only one subject. Can  be more technical in nature and it has some elements of an essay. http://www.hi.com.au/engproj/pdf/HEPEveryday.pdf

Technical Writing - This type deals exclusively with facts and technology. It is writing stripped of its sensory and narrative beauty. This is for the serious minded. The technical writers are known as API writers also. API stands for (Application programming interface)