Writing Workshop #6Writing

Now that you’ve done some research and collected some hard facts, you’re ready to write a first draft. How do you start? It’s easy. Just go back to your favorite fastwriting style.

Objectives

1.    To organize and sort resource cards.

2.    To develop a consistent voice throughout the paper.

Activities

STEP 1

Review all of your notecards and match them to your working outline. Revise the outline where necessary. Share your outline with your writing process partner for feedback.

STEP 2

After reviewing your notes, refine your thesis statement. Talk to a hypothetical “intelligent ignorant,” explaining in one sentence what you hope to develop in your own piece of writing.

STEP 3

Review your cards again and set aside any ...

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