Final

OUTLINE for final exam


1. Before you write
a. know what the assignment is
b.ask questions
c.actually prepare, if reading is involved

2. What to write
a. dissect the prompt
b. start early
c. know your audience
d. what is an appropriate length?
e. give yourself enough time to revise
f. is this a midterm, final, or just a regular assignment?
g. is this being graded or is it informal?


3. Who are you writing for?
a. what class is it for?
b. what's your general sense of the professor?
c. will this paper serve a greater purpose than just being a general assignment?

4. You've written, now what?
1. read your paper ALOUD
2. do it again.
3. re read the prompt-does it answer all questions?
4. rewrite-fix all those problems
5. read again! the more you read the more you will see what works and what's problematic.