Discussion 4 | Pre-Writing

Respond by Thursday. Discuss through Saturday.

Review this week’s reading and media on pre-writing.

Many learners will give lip service to pre-writing in writing courses, then skip it when the time comes for them to actually begin writing.

Be honest – what is your process (if you have one) for pre-writing?
What are the strengths of this process? Challenges?
If you don’t have a process, why not?
How has your attitude towards pre-writing changed this week as a result of the readings/media?

Requirements:

Respond to your peers by furthering the discussion on your thoughts on the strategies shared. Post substantive responses to your colleagues. Cite scholarly sources where required. Responses could include suggestions for further resources, questions of clarification, or providing context and insight. Avoid simple posts of agreement; if you agree, explain why, and then thoughtfully further the conversation.

Requirements:

Response to peers: minimum of 150 words
Respond to more than the minimum of two peers (see discussion rubrics in the syllabus for details)

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Post a substantive response to the prompt by the first deadline shown in the weekly overview text.
Engage in discussion with peers about their original posts in an exchange of ideas, information, and perspectives that continues through the second deadline shown in the weekly overview text.
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