Why pre-write?
"Writing a basic essay outline is a bit like building a house. Decide on a design (essay topic and genre), draft the plan (your outline), purchase the material (brainstorm your words and ideas) and then start ‘building’.The ‘building’ or end product is only as good as the planning that preceded it.
The more time and attention spent planning the finer details will pay off in the long term. The planning stage is often the most neglected one as students often rush into the final draft fearful of time limitations. When the clock is ticking, remember to pay attention to the planning, it will serve as a guideline and keep you headed in the right direction.
Better planning brings better marks."
http://www.creativewriting-prompts.com/basic-essay-outline.html
The more time and attention spent planning the finer details will pay off in the long term. The planning stage is often the most neglected one as students often rush into the final draft fearful of time limitations. When the clock is ticking, remember to pay attention to the planning, it will serve as a guideline and keep you headed in the right direction.
Better planning brings better marks."
http://www.creativewriting-prompts.com/basic-essay-outline.html
Checklist for a good pre-write (like a mindmap or an outline)
- You have a comprehensive and effective thesis statement.
- You have at least three reasons (or sub-points) to support the thesis statement; these reasons actually support and develop the thesis statement
- You have at least three examples to support each reason; these examples are detailed and actually support the reasons