Chapter 4: Drafting

When you write your first draft you need to reconsider your audience, reconsider your purpose, & focus on your subject. As you develop your first draft, these strategies help keep your subject in focus. The opening draft is the opening paragraph this is one of the most important elements in composition. It should accomplish these three thing (1) engage the reader; (2)establish your direction, tone, & level of language (3) introduce your thoughts. When you develop the middle of an essay you have to do some "heavy lifting" this is where you develop your main points. You should advance your thesis to cover your main points and support them. Ending your draft can be important for tying up loose ends and clarifying key points.