Hamish is using the outline he created to write his essay on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Which writing step does this reflect?

An outline is made during prewriting, but Hamish is now using it to write his essay. Writing the essay from the outline is drafting, so the correct choice is drafting. Revising happens after a draft is written, while publishing is sharing the finished work.

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