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Writing - Discover Your Process: Writing
The Writing Process
How well do you know your own writing process? Explore the activities involved in writing, and reflect on how to best tailor a process that works for you.
Rough Drafting
Getting the first draft written can be a struggle. Let's explore practical guidance and tailored strategies to enhance your rough drafting game.
Freewriting
Battle writer's block. Harvest your chaotic, disorganised thoughts, then transform them into new and clear ideas.
Editing and Proofreading
Rough draft completed? Excellent. Now, learn how to edit and proofread that writing before submission.
Writing Layers
Overwhelmed by editing and proofreading? Try using this layered approach to bring focus to your revision.
Outlining
Among the many ways to plan an essay, the outline is a deserving classic. Explore new ways to level up and customise your outlining techniques.
Reverse Outlining
Get to grips with the structure and focus of your paper by reverse outlining. A great tool to use when drafting or editing!
Annotated Bibliography
This is a great method for engaging with sources in a critical way during the research phase.
Source Evaluation Table
Helps to organise your thoughts and your research before you start writing.
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