Exercise 4.m

When I decide to write a paper I always find a quiet place with little distractions. With distractions it's hard for me to stay focused and get all of my ideas out. I almost always write my paper on the computer. Even for an outline draft I like to use the computer because I can move whole sentences and delete anything I want with no issues. The conditions I write in are always comfortable. Being comfortable is very important because it takes away any distractions other than the paper itself. I usually make some sort of outline which eventually turns into a cluster. I try to just list out main points, but I usually end up clustering all of my ideas. For my drafting processes, I start with getting a thorough understanding of the assignment. Once I am confident on what the assignment is asking I develop my idea on what I need to accomplish. I then create a rough outline/cluster incorporating my audience and purpose. By this point I am ready to develop the paper in a more formal way. When I do this I begin to formulate my thesis. Once I get a rough thesis I work towards the final product and refine any previous work I had done. Revision is a huge part of my process because I am constantly going back and correcting my work as I read over it. Constant revision and thought is the key to a good paper. My ideal writing circumstances are being able to complete each step in my process smoothly. This is hard though because sometimes I get stuck on something that can mess up the process. I personally have no workshop experience but have, of course, revised peers' papers. I just have never had a formal revision process such as workshopping.