» Whenever possible, get feedback from a trusted reader- In every project,* there comes a time when the writer has gotten so close to the work that he or she can't see it clearly. A talented roommate or a tutor in the campus writing center can tell you what isn't yet clear on the page,… Continue reading Final Advice on Rewriting
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Writing a Rough Draft
Seated at last, you prepare to write, only to find yourself besieged with petty distractions. All of a sudden you remember a friend you had promised to call, some double- A batteries you were supposed to pick up, a neglected Coke (in another room) growing warmer and flatter by the minute. If your paper is… Continue reading Writing a Rough Draft
Prewriting: Discovering ideas
Topic in hand, you can begin to get your ideas on the page. To generate new ideas and clarify the thoughts you already have, try one or more of the following useful prewriting strategies: m Brainstorming- Writing quickly, list everything that comes into your mind about your subject. Set a time limit—ten or fifteen minutes—and… Continue reading Prewriting: Discovering ideas