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Quick Guide ■ Writing
Drafting lets you rapidly get ideas on the page. You’re ready to write a first draft once you’ve . . .
- gathered details about your topic,
- stated a focus for your writing, and
- decided on a basic pattern of organization.
Link to the Traits
When drafting, pay attention to ideas, organization, and voice:
Ideas ■
Present your focus and use a variety of interesting details to support it.
Organization ■
Introduce your topic in the beginning, support your focus in the middle, and wrap up ideas in the ending. Use an appropriate pattern of organization.