Writing is a process, and many students struggle to know where to start. The following resources can help you understand how to move forward during different stages of the writing process. This doesn't mean all steps must be followed chronologically, though! If you're like most writers, you'll find that you might need to backtrack and go back to do some more research after you've already started writing your first draft, or you may need to go back to rework your outline once you start revising your paper. Writing is fluid!
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Interactive Tutorial
The Writing Process
Quick Guide Handouts
Understanding Assignment Guidelines
Gathering Evidence
Brainstorming
Planning
Developing an Outline
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Proofreading
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