Writing Workshops Spring 2016 “Getting Started”

Getting Started 1.How to start working on a paper 2.How to start writing 3.How to stop procrastinating

How to start working on a paper Read Plan THINK Then write

How to start working on a paper THINK

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Write, edit, revise, proof

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Write, edit, revise, proof

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions What is the assignment? What is the scope of the assignment? Why do this assignment? What is my job here?

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Write, edit, revise, proof

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Ex: “Analyze a text”  Read the text  Know how to analyze Ex: “Literature Review”  Research, read, evaluate  Cite sources

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Be strategic Find ways to motivate yourself Use your “allies” Work backwards from the due date

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Write, edit, revise, proof

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Your professor Writing Desk tutors Classmates Writing partners Friends

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Write, edit, revise, proof

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Write, edit, revise, proof

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Review your purpose Tell someone your idea Ask yourself “Really?”

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Write, edit, revise, proof

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Write, edit, revise, proof

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Help your audience

How to start working on a paper Read the instructions Make a plan Consult with “allies” Read, do research, take notes THINK, develop ideas Evaluate your ideas Outline Write, edit, revise, proof

How to start writing Write “offline” Try paper and pencil Try dictating Call and tell your mom Give an interview (or an elevator speech or a Cage speech) Do something alone with a writing task objective

How to start writing Prewrite Brainstorm Freewrite Do parallel reading Write it as a letter Create a map of ideas Outline Start in the middle

How to start writing Find discipline Get a writing partner Go to a Write-In Commit out loud Try a timed approach ( ) Take advantage of your moments of inspiration

How to start writing Write through the difficulty Be your own coach Say “no” to perfectionism Say “no” to worry Say out loud… “This is not my final draft.” Remind yourself that you are not alone Set yourself up to succeed

Optimize your work time: Get enough sleep. Know yourself. –Are you more alert in the am or pm? –Can you focus better in silence or with white noise? –Are you more disciplined when you are alone or with study partners? –Do you prefer a pen or a keyboard? Avoid a stressful approach.

How to stop procrastinating Realize/admit you are procrastinating Figure out why you are procrastinating Think your way out of procrastinating (or get help)

How to stop procrastinating Realize/admit you are procrastinating What are you doing instead of working? Write down your activities and behaviors. Learn to recognize them. Figure out why you are procrastinating Think your way out of procrastinating (or get help)

How to stop procrastinating Realize/admit you are procrastinating What are you doing instead of working? Write down your activities and behaviors. Learn to recognize them. Figure out why you are procrastinating lack of interest, fear of failure, low self-esteem, perfectionist tendencies, lack of knowledge, stubborn independence, busy schedule, laziness, depression, victim syndrome, low tolerance for challenge, indecision, false sense of security, no incentive, need for pressure, poor self-regulation Think your way out of procrastinating (or get help)

How to stop procrastinating Realize/admit you are procrastinating What are you doing instead of working? Write down your activities and behaviors. Learn to recognize them. Figure out why you are procrastinating lack of interest, fear of failure, low self-esteem, perfectionist tendencies, lack of knowledge, stubborn independence, busy schedule, laziness, victim syndrome, low tolerance for challenge, indecision, false sense of security, depression, need for pressure, poor self-regulation Think your way out of procrastinating (or get some help)

How to stop procrastinating Realize/admit you are procrastinating What are you doing instead of working? Write down your activities and behaviors. Learn to recognize them. Figure out why you are procrastinating lack of interest, fear of failure, low self-esteem, perfectionist tendencies, lack of knowledge, stubborn independence, busy schedule, laziness, victim syndrome, low tolerance for challenge, indecision, false sense of security, depression, need for pressure, poor self-regulation Think your way out of procrastinating (or get some help )

Campus Resources Academic Coaching is for students who wish to learn more about time management, learning styles or strategies, study skills or strategies, accountability, test taking strategies, note taking strategies, and more. Academic Writing Support at the Writing Desk helps St. Olaf students write clearly, critically, and convincingly to effectively engage in academic conversations. Both services are free and available to all St. Olaf students