The latest and greatest from Envisions is a lesson on preplanning your writing. When it comes to heavy duty research papers, slapping down a rough copy without planning it out can be trickier than a simple narrative. There are a few ways to map out your paper. One such example is the flow chart. You start with your main idea and draw arrows from it that lead to supporting statements. Then from those support facts you draw arrows that remind you of what details and facts to include when you are discussing those supporting statements.
Further in the chapter it discusses the use of sources in support of your argument or focus in the paper. It talks about ways people can use outside sources to shape the readers view of the essay’s subject. There are two ways to actually use sources in your essay. You can let the outside information lead the way with you providing commentary and context, or you can take charge and lead the paper with other sources giving you support when needed. It highlights 3 ways to use those sources effectively, summarizing paraphrasing and direct quotation. Regardless of the method, proper attribution is required to avoid plagiarism.
After you outline your essay and arrange your sources, you can finally draft the paper. A resource the chapter makes note of is your peers, more specifically peer review. Peer review offers the chance for others to read your work, and give you feedback on what you did well and what needs improving.
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