Drafting
Goal: to create
a first draft that explores what you might wish to say in your paper
Time: 1 hour
Instructions: Because drafting
is an exploratory process, you should start writing your paper with an open
mind. As you compose, occasionally stop to reread your work to see if the points
you are making are clear and concise. In your initial draft, write as much as
possible. You can always remove unneeded sections later. Drafting should involve
producing the body of your paper, as well as a title, an introduction, conclusion
and transitions.
The drafting activity asks you to spend two or more hours working on your draft. However, instead of posting all that work to WeBoard, please post the following two things: 1) a list of four possible titles for your paper, 2) an introduction.
1. Titling
Each of your papers should have a creative title that clearly indicates what your paper will cover. Here are some hints about titling your paper. Remember that your title should not be a question. A popular and efficient way to title any document is to use a title and subtitle separated by a colon. This allows you to give the general topic of your paper along with a more detailed glimpse of the point you are making. Here are some strong examples.