how to become a better writer
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A quick tutorial on how to become a better writer.TRANSCRIPT
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5 Minutes To Become A Better WriterBy Justin Clark
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An organized collection of thoughts that can be permanently displayed
Allows others to join in conversation on the selected topic
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4 Types of Writing Styles
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Expository - subject oriented, equipped with facts, logical order
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Descriptive - describes a character, place, or event in great detail
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Persuasive - includes the authors ideas, justifications, and biases
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Narrative - tells a story
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Writing Environment
Free from distractions
Well lit room
Comfortable chair
Writing surface with lots of workspace
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PlanningDecide on a topic
Brainstorm ideas
Determine 3 to 4 main points that support the topic.
Include 2 or 3 things to say about each of the main points. Include detailed explanations about the point or ask yourself: who, what, when, where, how, or why your main point is important.
Stay organized! You will want to refer back to your planning when writing your paper.
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Writing Template
Introduction
Body Paragraph I
Body Paragraph II
Body Paragraph III
Conclusion
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Introduction
Your first sentence should grab the attention of the reader
Begin instructing the reader what they will be reading about
Your last sentence should be your thesis statement. It is a one-sentence, summary or conclusion of what the paper will be about.
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Body ParagraphsEach Body Paragraph lists or describes one point that supports the thesis statement and should be at least 3-4 sentences long
Body paragraphs should start by introducing a point
Next, specifically state the point you wish to make.
Then support your point with further explanation. A good supportive body paragraph answers who, what, when, where, how, or why?
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Conclusion
The conclusion should start with a restating of the thesis statement.
Next, review your supporting thesis statement ideas. These should be 1-2 sentences each and derive from the body paragraphs.
End with a broad, general statement of why the paper is relative and important.
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ReviewWhat are the 4 types of writing styles?
What does a paper format look like?
Expository, Descriptive, Persuasion, Narrative
Introductory
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
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ReviewWhat components does a proper paragraph have?
What is wrong with this writing environment?
Introduction, Thesis Support, 1-2 Justifications, Conclusion
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Not Well Lit!
Too Many Distractions!
No Clean Workspace!
No Comfortable Chair!
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