1. Prewriting & Outlines
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2. Prewriting is thinking!
Why do we pre-write?
– Prevent writer’s block
– Builds confidence
– Sparks creativity
– Tells you when to quit
– Open your mind

3. Prewriting Methods #1 of 3
Brainstorming - Listing
Example: Obstacles to your education
Time, money, friends, energy, books, teacher, parents, tuition, classes
Freewriting Non-stop writing on a topic or a focused free writing on assigned subjects
Invisible Writing On computer with monitor off

4. Another pre-writing method: Clustering
$$$
Vacation
3-Bedroom
Goals
Ocean
View
Job
House
Marriage
2 Kids

5. PREWRITING METHODS #3 OF 3
Narrowing your Topic
– Topic/subtopic [stress as topic]
world stress
work stress
school stress
stress relief
ways to reduce stress !
Outlining
– VERY IMPORTANT!!!
[usually last step in pre-writing]

6. OUTLINE - #1 of 4
Thesis: Cuyamaca is an excellent choice for students.
Topic Sentence #1
First of all, students save a lot of money
Main Point #1 Tuition
Main Point #2 Parking
Main Point #3 Books

7. OUTLINE - #2 of 4 Topic Sentence #2
Not only do students save money at Cuyamaca, they also save time.
Main Point #1 Close to home
Main Point #2 Classes blocked together
Main Point #3 On-line classes

8. OUTLINE - #3 of 4 Topic Sentence #3
Students also benefit from the close relations they have with Cuyamaca teachers.
Main Point #1 Small class size
Main Point #2 Office hours
Main Point #3 Voice mail and

9. Outline #4 of 4 Conclusion Restate thesis in different words.
“Students get a great learning experience at Cuyamaca College.”