Tips for Writing

Tips for Writing       Be sure to clearly understand the purpose of the assignment o Clues:  Argue  Evaluate  Analyze  Explain  Associate  Illustrate  Cause and effect  Interpret  Classify  List  Create  Observe  Compare and  Organize contrast  Present  Define  Reflect  Describe  Report  Defend  Research  Demonstrate  Summarize  Discuss Be sure to follow designated style, example: APA Process o Ask questions about the subject and of your self (what, where, when, who, why, and how) o Preparation through reading and research o Observations and life experiences o Be aware of your audience Organizing to get started o Create an outline o Free-writing—stream of consciousness—just start writing and later go back to organize and edit o Brainstorming The product o Be sure to proof read o Be sure to spell and grammar check o If possible have someone else read the paper o Reading out loud can be helpful o Be careful to avoid plagiarism o Cite references Helpful Websites o http://apastyle.org/ o http://www.powa.org/ o http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/ o http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ o http://www.awlonline.com/littlebrown Elden Daniel, EdD Revised 3-9-2008