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How to Approach Writing Assignments
- Plan your paper (Pull together your ideas and consider how you want them in your writing.)
- Organize your thoughts and ideas
- Create an outline or graphic organizer to be sure you've included all your ideas.
- Make a list of key thoughts and words you will want to use in your paper.
1. Write a Draft
This first draft should focus on getting your ideas on paper - don't worry about making spelling or grammar errors. Using a computer is helpful because it will be easier to edit later on.
2. Edit Your Work
- Check your work for proper spelling, grammar and syntax; use a spell checker if necessary.
- Edit your paper to elaborate and enhance content - a thesaurus is helpful for finding different ways to make your point.
3. Revise Your Work, Producing a Final Draft
- Rewrite your work into a final draft.
- Be sure to read it one last time before submitting it.
For more on dysgraphia, check out these 10 dysgraphia resources.
This article is made possible by a grant from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
