Writing+a+Paper

How to approach writing assignments

 * Plan your paper (Pull together your ideas and consider how you want them in your writing.)
 * Organize your thoughts and ideas
 * Create an outline or graphic organizer to be sure you've included all your ideas.
 * Make a list of key thoughts and words you will want to use in your paper.

Write a draft
This first draft should focus on getting your ideas on paper — don't worry about making spelling or grammar errors. Using a computer is helpful because it will be easier to edit later on.

Edit your work

 * Check your work for proper spelling, grammar and syntax; use a spell checker if necessary.
 * Edit your paper to elaborate and enhance content - a thesaurus is helpful for finding different ways to make your point.

Revise your work, producing a final draft

 * Rewrite your work into a final draft.
 * Be sure to read it one last time before submitting it.