Prepare
You do this when you are preparing a paper
Choose a general topic
You do this before you start your paper
Organize
This has the major topic
The introduction
Rework paragraphs for clarity
Revise
Who gave the "I Have a Dream" speech
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the main point or argument
The Thesis Statement
Organizing your notes in order
Develop an Outline
The heart of the paper
Main body
When you go over the paper with your instructor
Conferring
You don't need to know them personally but know their background
Know you audience
An "Old School" way of taking notes
Note cards
In-depth Research
Should tie together that important point of the paper
Conclusion
You do this draft in MLA or APA as a finish product
Prepare final draft
Gather information by reviewing materials
Preliminary Research
Refine your writing strategy
Revising your outline
The Thesis
Rehearse everything
"Practice" materials
An estimate of how long it will take
Set a schedule
Revising Techniques
Note cards, Practice, Mind Maps
Although not required, some instructors wants this as the first page of a paper
Title page
When you are engaged with your audience
Being "present"