Question

Prewriting for an essay includes organizing ideas. Arrange the given steps for organizing information in a logical sequence.

Answer 1

The correct sequence in organizing ideas for essay prewriting is:
1.search for information that supports the thesis
2.create a list of subtopics that support the thesis in appropriate order
3.list the subtopics and details under each subtopic
4.add an introduction and a conclusion to the outline
5.review the outline and make changes if necessary

Answer 2

1. search for information that supports the thesis ( The information is the evidence you will need to back yout thesis up).
2. create a list of subtopics that support the thesis in appropriate order. ( You should pick up ( You should organize the subtopics  derived from the thesis.You should decide if you will write a definition , a comparison, a contrast, a cause-effect relation , for example.)
3. list the subtopics and details under each subtopic ( Once you have written the subtopics, you should write what information will be included in each subtopic and in which order of importance this information will be written: topic sentence and secondary sentences. This will result in an outline).
4. add an introduction and a conclusion to the outline ( What information will you include to give the thesis a context?; How will you make your thesis interesting for the reader? Finally,how will you close your essay up? Which new idea have you constructed? or Which new questions can emerge?)
5. .review the outline and make changes if necessary ( Check the outline)