The+Writing+Corner

Planning

 * Brainstorming - A visual chart to help brainstorm and classify/make sense of your thoughts and ideas.
 * Incomplete Paragraph Template - Templates to organize information based on: Sequence; Problem/Solution; Cause/Effect; Descriptive Text; and Compare & Contrast. Use this as a starting point to organize information.
 * Frayer Model - What information do you plan to use for your essay? Use this chart to differentiate essential from nonessential information and supporting details.
 * Diagram - This diagram will allow you to sketch out a bare-bones outline of your essay or writing.
 * Outline (1) - Organize your thoughts! Use complete sentences, and begin to include quotes with citations.*
 *  Outline (2) - Organize your thoughts! Use complete sentences, and begin to include quotes with citations.*

* Outlines, by nature, are made to be customizable. Change your requirements as required by your teacher, class, prompt(s), questions, or assignment. For example, if you know you need quotes and an analysis, add the respective lines to the outline. If you know you need to compare and/or contrast two separate sources, be sure to include lines for each source.

Pro Tip:: If there's a rubric or specific requirements (typically bullet points) in the prompt available, align your outline to these req's!


 * Thesis Statement **
 * Thesis Statement Guidelines: What is a thesis statement? Is yours too broad, too narrow, or just right? Use this guide to help.
 * Thesis Statement Guide - Definition, placement, and syntax (the arrangement of words) of a good thesis statement.

Incorporating Quotes

 * The Quote Sandwich - A guide to ensure you set up AND explain/analyze the importance of your quote.
 * Quotation Analysis Chart - Use this table to dig deeper into and further analyze your selected quote(s).
 * Proper Citations - Use this link to properly cite any quote from (almost) any source. In-text citations & works cited/bibliography page citations included.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">TDECDEC Paragraph - Thorough explanation (and example) of an analysis paragraph.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Proofreading, Editing, & Revising **
 * <span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype,Book Antiqua,Palatino,serif;">Editing Checklist - Done writing your essay? Use this checklist to be sure that you are ready to submit.