Essay Organization / Parts

The link above provides essay refreshers from COM 1010. 

Writing Process

All writers, whether they are students or working professionals, occasionally struggle with getting started on a writing project. While no two people follow exactly the same process, here are some tips to help get you started:

• Make sure you understand the parameters (or directions) for the assignment. Read all the materials the instructor has provided, and ask questions if anything is unclear. 
• Take notes as you read through the directions.
• Find examples of the type of writing assignment you must complete. Ask the instructor for examples when available. 
• Begin your project by using a prewriting strategy such a creating an outline, mind-map, cluster, list, or web. (These techniques are discussed in detail below).
• Consult a tutor. Professional tutors who work for Baker College Tutoring Services are knowledgeable about the projects you are assigned in your courses. It is very helpful to plan a project with a tutor before you begin writing. 
• Some writers find it helpful to discuss their writing project with a friend or family member. Talking about an assignment can lead to new ideas. 
• Do not overlook the need to investigate, research, and analyze as part of the process. It can help to investigate what type of scholarly sources are available on a topic by using the databases housed within guides.baker.edu
• Create a thesis statement and begin prewriting and planning.

WRITING PROCESS

When we talk about the "writing process," we mean that writing is recursive: it can, and should, be continuously revised.

The writing process consists of multiple steps, but most important are the following: pre-writing (brainstorming), drafting, revising, and editing. 

Here is a helpful document for understanding and utilizing the writing process: A Step by Step Guide Through the Writing Process 

You will find additional refreshers from COM 1010 via the COM 1010 LibGuide link.