Writing Processes

     My writing process has developed over the last couple of years from a neat paragraph by paragraph outline, to a much more sporadic scribbling process involving lots of lines and circles. So using the reading on page 6 in our books I will try to vividly illustrate my writing process.

     Prepare-Analyze the assignment and take stock:
     So when preparing any kind of paper (essay, debate outline, etc.) I always carefully read over the prompt before slapping on a big, bold, title on top of my drafting paper and a nice subtext of my general idea underneath.

     Explore by Reading-Read to broaden your knowledge of your topic and to help you identify different views.
     Umm can anyone say google? But no really a simple search can open up the world of opportunity. I have found that a debate oriented database gives great results

when wanting two sides of a story from all legitimate sources.

     Plan and Organize-Narrow your topic, draft a working thesis, and create a working outline.
     OK so here's where the creative part of my mind starts working. So first I give all of my clearly defined ideas a paragraph. Then I subtext my reasoning and proof behind my statements. Then I go through and organize these fragments for a better flow. And then a final walk through to eliminate any useless material.

     Draft-Use your working outline to draft paragraphs and to explore your topic further through writing.
     Alright so after organizing I actually write my ideas into legible thoughts so that are clearly or fully displayed.

     Review and Revise- Switch from writer to reader to review you draft and identify goals for revising.
     This is just the final walkthrough where I make sure everything flows well, I didn't misquote or miscredit anything and make sure I am getting my point across clearly.