Writer's Block?
October 05, 2007 | Tutor
Tips
Have an
assignment and you just don't know where to start? Feel like
you
don't know what the professor is talking about? Finding the idea of
writing a thesis too scary? Well, the writing center is here to help.
Here are some great tips to help you get that paper started.
1- Take a few minutes to organize. Get out the assignment, find your notes
from class, and get out any other materials you might need.
2- Break it up. Try to break the assignment into smaller, more manageable
chunks.
3- Free your thoughts. Take a few minutes to write out free-form what you
think of the assignment. What is it about? What do you already know about
that topic? What questions do you have?
4- Gather information. Most assignments will have you writing about a
topic, which in general you will need basic information on. Go through
your notes and highlight things that might be useful or mark pages in your
book. This will be very helpful as you write your paper.
5- Draft it. Do your best to write out a draft. This doesn't have to be
perfect. The idea of writing a draft is that you have a place to start and
something to build upon. Just start writing, because you can always
improve it later.
6- Keep trying. Don't give up. It is not uncommon for a well written paper
to take multiple drafts. Do your best, re-read your work, and keep trying.
7- Ask for help. If you are still unsure, you can always stop by the
Writing Center for more help!
Good Luck!
posted by: Sabrina
don't know what the professor is talking about? Finding the idea of
writing a thesis too scary? Well, the writing center is here to help.
Here are some great tips to help you get that paper started.
1- Take a few minutes to organize. Get out the assignment, find your notes
from class, and get out any other materials you might need.
2- Break it up. Try to break the assignment into smaller, more manageable
chunks.
3- Free your thoughts. Take a few minutes to write out free-form what you
think of the assignment. What is it about? What do you already know about
that topic? What questions do you have?
4- Gather information. Most assignments will have you writing about a
topic, which in general you will need basic information on. Go through
your notes and highlight things that might be useful or mark pages in your
book. This will be very helpful as you write your paper.
5- Draft it. Do your best to write out a draft. This doesn't have to be
perfect. The idea of writing a draft is that you have a place to start and
something to build upon. Just start writing, because you can always
improve it later.
6- Keep trying. Don't give up. It is not uncommon for a well written paper
to take multiple drafts. Do your best, re-read your work, and keep trying.
7- Ask for help. If you are still unsure, you can always stop by the
Writing Center for more help!
Good Luck!
posted by: Sabrina
