writing+with+a+deadline

=Writing under deadline=

Whether you are meeting a publication deadline, over-booked, or procrastinating
>> Mentally organize and think about developing your "story" >> Turn off the cell phone when driving, walking, waiting, etc. >> thoughts on development and good phrases >> Your approach can benefit from having a live person react to your "story" or project >> If the feedback is unclear, ask for clarification >> Don't get defensive, don't argue--make a note and move on >> (you don't have time to debate: it's a writing project!) >> to avoid hunting and disrupting your process >> Highlight major steps: due date, revision, draft, workspace organization, resource and information gathering >> If dependent on others, make your timeframe clear It's as simple as that >> Avoid over-working a problem area and leave it to the revision >> Don't get distracted by minor points--keep focus on the whole >> Specific and suitable to the assignment >> Build it up with basic, relevant facts and context: who, what, when, where, why, how >> Appeal to and involve your readers >> Anchor your paper and each paragraph with a topic sentence. Revise later. >> **Revisit all comments when you revise** >> In the introduction, tell your audience what you are going to do, >> then do it >> Treat your assignment as someone else's product for review >> Use search function to find words you overuse >> Printed text is easier to edit. >> Does it sound right? >> Highlight problem areas to revise after you finish. >> (If you run out of breath reading a sentence, it is probably too long) >> Focus on one idea in each >> Short, focused sentences are clearer and reduce the need for commas >> Ideal structure: subject - verb - object. >> Avoid too many prepositional phrases >> Convert negatives to positives >> Control/limit your vocabulary >> Beware acronyms, slang, jargon >> Special vocabulary should be kept limited, introduced early, defined, used consistently >> Double check numbers! >> Visual information should reinforce verbal information, and vice versa
 * Step 1: Get in the zone**
 * **Think about it**
 * **Keep a notebook to jot down**
 * **Talk about the topic**
 * **Designate a distraction-free area to help you write**
 * **Organize all you will need**
 * **Make a rough schedule //working backwards// from the deadline**
 * Step 2: Write**
 * **Don't interrupt your writing process to edit or research**
 * **Draw up a quick outline or concept map**
 * **Write out your thesis to be developed**
 * **Introduce your topic sentence in the first paragraph**
 * **Development:**
 * **As you write, note in bold, or color what you are unsure of**
 * **Keep the "navigation" clear**
 * Revising**
 * **Take the place of your editor or teacher:** critique your own writing.
 * **Spell check.**
 * **Print and read your project aloud**
 * **Review sentences**:
 * **Keep your voice active and verbs strong**
 * **Limit the use of numbers in each sentence**
 * **Add graphics, illustrations, etc. with captions.**