: Decide if you are writing for a professor (formal) or a friend (conversational).
: Set the scene or identify a "core tension" to grab the reader's attention. : Decide if you are writing for a
: Focus your broad idea into a specific, manageable subject. If you're following a specific curriculum like ,
If you're following a specific curriculum like , "214" refers to the section on Prewriting: Generating and Organizing Ideas . ensure you have these elements ready:
: Don't edit as you go. Focus on getting your ideas down and maintaining the flow of your logic. 3. Adding the Intro and Conclusion Once your body is drafted, wrap it up:
A rough draft is simply the first version of your essay where you get your thoughts on paper without worrying about perfection. To move from your prewriting (p. 214) to a first draft (p. 220), follow these standard steps: 1. Essential Pre-Drafting (Page 214–219) Before writing, ensure you have these elements ready: