Jordan Tawney Informal Writing #2

“10 Rules of Writing”

Jordan Tawney

1.     I will try to use one new vocabulary word for every piece of writing I create.

-This will help me expand my vocabulary and add quality to my papers that might not have been there before.

2.     I will go to the writing center for help when I am struggling.

-Going to the writing center will get me the practice and help I need when I am confused about something as well as getting to know people that have more experience in the writing department.

3.     I will work on using more complex sentences.

-Using complex sentences will make my writings sound better as well as forcing me to use more detail, which will help the flow of the paper.

4.     I will make myself think outside my usual box when coming up with ideas for writing.

-This will expand my creativity as well as make me think about things in new ways and escape from the same ideas over and over again.

5.     I will find friends to peer review with.

-Peer reviewing will give my paper the chance to get tweaked before the final copy as well as giving me the opportunity to see what others have done in their papers that I might have overlooked in mine.

6.     I will write multiple rough drafts.

-Writing multiple rough drafts will force me to review my paper several times to assure that there are no mistakes as well as giving me a chance to add any last minute details.

7.     I will read my writings out loud.

-Reading out loud will help me get a better sense of what my paper is saying as well as helping me catch any ideas that might not flow as well as I thought.

8.     I will use a dictionary.

-Using a dictionary will assure me that I am using words in the right context as well as helping me find better words to use that I might not have thought of before.

9.     I will reference other books to get ideas.

-Using other books will give me a sense of what previous authors have done in their writings and may help educate me on the topic I am writing about.

10.   I will go to the library when writing a paper.

- I need peace and quiet when writing and the library would be the perfect place to go to help me reach my full thinking potential.