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Effective writing starts with understanding the prompt. Begin by carefully reading the question to identify what it asks and the underlying issue. Assess what you need to know and what you already understand. Next, brainstorm ideas without restraint to overcome writer's block. Follow this with planning your introduction, stating your position, and formulating compelling arguments. Finally, take your time to write neatly and review your work thoroughly. Remember, avoid starting without a plan!
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First? • Read Question • What is it asking? • What’s the issue? • What do you need to know? • What do you already know?
Next? • Brainstorm • Most important step! • Come up with as many ideas as possible to write about. • Take a good ten minutes. • Solves the “I can’t think of anything” problem. Duh.
Then What? • Plan, Plan, Plan • How are you going to introduce? • What is your position? • What are some good arguments to make your point? • Why would someone want to believe you?
Finally… • Write • Take your time. • Be neat. • Review your writing when finished.
And you should NEVER: • Just start writing!