2. Drafting
Don’t wait until the last minute!
Establish a schedule that works for you
Break down your writing task
Expect surprises
Expect to do more than one draft
3. Writer’s Block
Think of an assignment as a problem to
be solved. Write it out in a single
sentence.
Stop trying. Take a break. Come back
refreshed.
Free write, brainstorm, outline
Research what others have said
4. Assessing Your Own Writing
When writing for yourself – don’t worry
Personal writing = length
When writing for others…
◦ Make sure your points come across clearly
◦ What needs work? What still needs work?
What do you need to say more (or less) of?
7. Getting Responses
Others can point out problems that you do
not see in your own text
Answer specific questions you may have
about the audience of your text
8. Revising
Major changes to the essay
Layered
◦ Whole-Text
◦ Details
Give yourself time to revise
Sharpen your focus
Strengthen the argument
Clarify
Rewriting – pg. 239