Homework
- Writing Minutes
- Freewriting (A recipe for invisibility)
- Begin working on a 5 paragraph essay on the subject of your choice!
1. Choose subject
Typically choose something you are interested in or have encountered before the paper was assigned. This way you have a framework, however scanty, with which to interact with the material. If you know you have a paper due for another class, I have no problem with you using that paper for this class as well.
2. Ask yourself questions
This helps you determine what aspects of your subject interest you, and they may be used for brainstorming topics later on.
3. Skim source
Determine what information is contained in your source. You may be interested in how to train elephants, but your source may not mention that topic. This way you have some idea about what information is available to you before you create your outline.
4. Brainstorm topics
Always come up with some extras. If you need three body paragraphs, brainstorm at least 5 options just in case.
5. Create outlines
Decide on topics. And create your note-taking outline. It should look like this:
I. Topic 1
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II. Topic 2
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(5).
(6).
III. Topic 3
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(5).
(6).
Remember, an outline is a guide and may be altered at any time before the final draft!
6. Read your source thoroughly and take notes. Try not to copy unless you plan to use the words as a quote!
