Drafting
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This document provides a 4-step process for drafting an essay: 1) Preparing by brainstorming ideas through mind maps, lists, and freewriting. 2) Creating an outline with a solid thesis statement and formal or informal outline. 3) Writing a first draft by following the outline without stopping to correct. 4) Revising through major revisions of organization and structure, minor revisions at the paragraph level, editing for grammar and mechanics, and proofreading for final details. Tips are given to shorten rather than lengthen drafts and to take time and stay organized during the writing process.
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Drafting
- 1. ENG 101 – QVCC Spring 2010Drafting your essay
- 2. Step One: Preparing to writeBrainstormMind mapsSketchesscribblesListLists of related topics, ideas, words, etc.Scrapbooking/JournalCollect related items or write about related topicsFreewriteTimed writing on what you already know/think about our topic
- 3. MindmapsPhoto Courtesy of Hello, Creative Studies
- 4. Formal MindmapsPhoto Courtesy of mymindmaps.net
- 5. Step Two: OutlineThesisDo not move on until this is solidOutlineFormal or informalRemember this may change; that’s okay!Can be as detailed as you like or just cover basic points
- 6. Step Three: First DraftFollow your outlineDon’t stop to correct yourself – just write
- 7. Step Four: ReviseMajor RevisionOrganization, section arrangement, essay as a wholeMinor RevisionFocus on passages/paragraphsEditingGrammar, spelling, mechanics, punctuationProofreadingDetails and final appearanceSpelling, typographical errors, format
- 8. Tips for writingEasier to shorten than to lengthenNo more than 2 draftsTake your timeStay organizedReview LWC pgs. 1-44