Writer's Journal # 10

 Drafting

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Writer’s Journal #10 - Drafting

Part I – Writer’s Journal #10 - Drafting

Drafting, in my understanding, is a real writing, but not the final version of the writing. My process for drafting includes elaborating my ideias in a logical way, but not as a final product. I use this comparison: drafting is a kind of skeleton. It gives an idea how the "body" could look like. I draft in two parts, essentially: the first one is in parts at different times and in the second moment, a draft putting all the parts together. I think my draft in this way because it seems to be easier to work this process. 

Rough draft I see, using the "skeleton comparison", as if all the bones are not in their right place. Final draft is a skeleton with all or almost all the bones in their right or almost right place. For the final version of the writing process, comes then the "meat" and the "skin" put in the skeleton so it can have a proper identification. 

Part II – Reflect and Submit your Writer’s Journal Reflection to “Drafting.”
 
The discussion forum on drafting reveals to me that there is no singular way to approach a draft. People vary in some ways and this shows the particularity of invention and creativity. People are not the same and the writing mirrors such reality.

One of them stated that “[w]hen composing a rough draft, there are a few best practices including (1) not worrying too much about length, (2) following your outline, (3) taking breaks and (4) welcoming feedback.” Another student shared that he “tend to scribble and write mind maps of various thoughts and drawings ... then move on to actually determining how the paragraphs should be written. Through various years of writing in personal journals and some class assignments these are just a few tools that seem to work for [him].”

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Draft:

Part I – Writer’s Journal #10 - Drafting

Drafting, in my understanding, is a real writing, but not the final version of the writing. My process for drafting includes elaborating my ideias in a logical way, but not as a final product. I use this comparison: drafting is a kind of skeleton. It gives an idea how the "body" could look like. I draft in two parts, essentially: the first one is in parts at different times and in the second moment, a draft putting all the parts together. I think my draft in this way because it seems to be easier to work this process. 

Rough draft I see, using the "skeleton comparison", as if all the bones are not in their right place. Final draft is a skeleton with all or almost all the bones in their right or almost right place. For the final version of the writing process, comes then the "meat" and the "skin" put in the skeleton so it can have a proper identification. 

Part II – Reflect and Submit your Writer’s Journal Reflection to “Drafting.”
 
The discussion forum on drafting reveals to me that there is no singular way to approach a draft. People vary in some ways and this shows the particularity of invention and creativity. People are not the same and the writing mirrors such reality.

One of them stated that “[w]hen composing a rough draft, there are a few best practices including (1) not worrying too much about length, (2) following your outline, (3) taking breaks and (4) welcoming feedback.” Another student shared that he “tend to scribble and write mind maps of various thoughts and drawings ... then move on to actually determining how the paragraphs should be written. Through various years of writing in personal journals and some class assignments these are just a few tools that seem to work for [him].”

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Writer’s Journal #10 - Drafting

OVERVIEW
“Drafting” has a number of different definitions depending on who you ask. When talking about writing, though, “drafting” often refers to the process of actually writing the sentences and paragraphs of a particular composition (as opposed to planning or revising them). However, “drafting” is not as simple as it seems, and understanding its complexity can enrich our own understanding of how we write.

This reflection will involve two parts, a discussion and a Writer’s Journal. 

Part I – Reflect and Respond to the questions about drafting. 

Part II – Reflect and Submit your Writer’s Journal reflection to “Drafting.”
 
DUE
This Writer's Journal is Due (4/4/2016 at 7:00am UTC). Once the due date has passed, you will no longer be able to submit this assignment. Please plan accordingly!

Part I – Writer’s Journal #10 - Drafting

Click the button below to join the discussion about drafting. In the discussion forum, please address the following questions:

• • Our sense of “drafting” seems different from our sense of “writing.” How do you think about the differences between “drafting” and “writing?” Where do you think your different senses of these terms come from?
  • When you are drafting a piece of writing, what is your process? Do you try to draft the whole project at once, or do you draft the project in pieces or sections (i.e., do you draft different parts at different times)? Why do you think you draft in this way?
  • How do you understand the term “rough draft?” How does a “rough draft” differ from a “final draft?” What does your sense of this difference tell you about what you value (or how you think of) final, completed pieces of writing?

Please give these questions some thought; share your reflections with your classmates, read what they have to say, and then respond to the posts of 1 or 2 of your peers. A typical post is 1 or 2 short paragraphs maximum. 


Part II – Reflect and Submit your Writer’s Journal Reflection to “Drafting.”
 
DIRECTIONS
After you make your initial discussion post, be sure to read at least 2-3 of your peers’ posts. Then, consider (i) what we have learned this week so far, (ii) your answers to the questions in the discussion thread, and (iii) your peers’ responses to the questions above. With this in mind, please answer the following question:

What does the discussion forum on drafting reveal to you about the ways in which different people approach drafting? Why are these differences important?

Be sure to be as detailed and thorough as possible, and use examples to help explain your response. Be sure to read over your response to be sure it says what you want it to say.

SUBMIT
Once you are satisfied with your response, then do the following:

1. Type or copy and paste this writer's journal into your portfolio. Click here to log into your Weebly Account

2. Type or copy and paste this writer's journal into the box provided below in the Self Assessment assignment.

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Done!

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