Composition
af Lin Yi
1. 1) First Part- Setting
1.1. What happened?
1.2. Set the plot: Who, When, What , Why, How
1.2.1. Inspire someone about your topic?
1.2.2. Specific grade?
1.2.3. Do your best work?
2. 2) Plot
2.1. Find helping words
2.2. Supporting sources
2.2.1. Find examples
2.2.2. Find relevant quotes
2.2.3. References
2.2.3.1. Books
2.2.3.2. News sources
2.2.3.3. Blogs
2.2.3.4. Supporting Data
2.2.3.4.1. Expert reports
2.2.3.4.2. Third party research
2.2.3.4.3. Survey data
2.2.3.4.4. Size of topic
3. 3) Story
3.1. Don't be afraid to edit. Simple, memorable information is hard and requires filtering.
4. 4) Structure
4.1. Decide on your topic focus
4.2. Happening
4.2.1. Introduction - why are you writing about this?
4.2.2. Subhead 1
4.2.3. Subhead 2
4.2.4. Subhead 3
4.2.5. Conclusion - what summarizes what is most interesting about your topic?