Writing Strategies
by Kat Bierkens
1. Drafting, and Revising
1.1. Check for plagiarism
2. Drafting, and Revising
2.1. Developing Ideas
2.2. Organizing
2.3. Choosing Effective Words
2.4. Expressing Voice
3. Using an Online Outline
3.1. WorkFlowy
4. Pre-writing
4.1. Setting a Purpose
4.1.1. Why am I writing this?
4.1.2. Setting a purpose guides the writer.
4.1.2.1. Persuade
4.1.2.2. Inform
4.1.2.3. Entertain
4.1.3. Is my topic narrow enough?
4.1.4. What writing format will I use?
4.1.5. How will I organize my writing?
4.1.6. What style will I use?
4.2. Creating Ideas
4.2.1. Are my details original?
4.2.2. Is my topic narrow and manageable?
4.2.3. Are my details accurate?
4.2.4. Have I considered my audience?