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ENG 101 – QVCC Spring 2010 Drafting your essay
Step One: Preparing to write Brainstorm Mind maps Sketches scribbles List Lists of related topics, ideas, words, etc. Scrapbooking/Journal Collect related items or write about related  topics Freewrite Timed writing on what you already know/think about our topic
Mindmaps Photo Courtesy of Hello, Creative Studies
Formal Mindmaps Photo Courtesy of mymindmaps.net
Step Two: Outline Thesis Do not move on until this is solid Outline Formal or informal Remember this may change; that’s okay! Can be as detailed as you like or just cover basic points
Step Three: First Draft Follow your outline Don’t stop to correct yourself – just write
Step Four: Revise Major Revision Organization, section arrangement, essay as a whole Minor Revision Focus on passages/paragraphs Editing Grammar, spelling, mechanics, punctuation Proofreading Details and final appearance Spelling, typographical errors, format
Tips for writing Easier to shorten than to lengthen No more than 2 drafts Take your time Stay organized Review LWC  pgs. 1-44

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  • 1. ENG 101 – QVCC Spring 2010 Drafting your essay
  • 2. Step One: Preparing to write Brainstorm Mind maps Sketches scribbles List Lists of related topics, ideas, words, etc. Scrapbooking/Journal Collect related items or write about related topics Freewrite Timed writing on what you already know/think about our topic
  • 3. Mindmaps Photo Courtesy of Hello, Creative Studies
  • 4. Formal Mindmaps Photo Courtesy of mymindmaps.net
  • 5. Step Two: Outline Thesis Do not move on until this is solid Outline Formal or informal Remember this may change; that’s okay! Can be as detailed as you like or just cover basic points
  • 6. Step Three: First Draft Follow your outline Don’t stop to correct yourself – just write
  • 7. Step Four: Revise Major Revision Organization, section arrangement, essay as a whole Minor Revision Focus on passages/paragraphs Editing Grammar, spelling, mechanics, punctuation Proofreading Details and final appearance Spelling, typographical errors, format
  • 8. Tips for writing Easier to shorten than to lengthen No more than 2 drafts Take your time Stay organized Review LWC pgs. 1-44