My approach to writting papers!

When it comes to writing papers for my classes i try not to procrastinate. There are a few steps that i take before actually starting the paper. One of the first things i do is brainstorm about how I'm going to approach the paper. If its a research topic i usually go online and fine information on the topic to give me an idea where to start. I usually have a hard time stating an opening paragraph and a closing paragraph. Therefore i usually just go right into the body of the paper and just start writing whats on my mind. I really don't outline which sometimes is not a good idea because the paper might not come out as smoothly as you want it when you just start writing. I also tend to catch myself that i talk in my papers as if im talking to a friend who knows what I'm saying, instead of actually giving detail of what I'm trying to say. Therefore its always better to outline. After i have finished the body of the paper i go back to the beginning and try to grab the readers attention by having a really good opening paragraph. Then closing the paragraph by reinstating what i have said in the body. Once the paper is complete i leave it alone for a day or two and come back to it. I try to read it out loud to catch any grammar mistakes or see if i need to add to it. After i have done that, i let my cousin read it to catch anything that i have missed or that doesn't make sense to her i try to change. IT really does help to have somebody else read your paper before handing it in because it makes sense to you doesn't mean that everyone else reading your paper understands.