1. Never just sit down and write a draft of a paper.

2. Always plan, draft and finalize by using the steps of process writing: Prewriting,

Drafting, Revising and Evaluating, Proofreading.

3. Always make a simple plan no matter how short the work. Longer compositions will

require more detailed outlines.

4. Final drafts should be typed, printed, or written in script with pen on paper following

the rules for format.

5. Hand in all work on time!

6. Follow the 20 minutes a day approach for all writing. Don't skip days!

7. Think about your assigned topic even when you aren't actually writing - as you go

from class to class, on the ride home, during dinner, whenever. Your thoughts will

start to formulate into a plan before you even take up a pen or pencil. This is part of

the Prewriting step.

8. Always try to write rough drafts on every other line or triple spaced if printing. This

gives you plenty of room for revision and saves time in copying over.

9. Always revise at least twice, more if you can. Remember to print out each draft if

using a printer!

10. Parents and older siblings are good sounding boards for sharing and help, but

make sure the writing is yours!