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Appendix A

A Checklist for

the Four Stages

of Writing

Madman

□ Consider why you’re writing: What’s

moved you to write? What’s the assign-

ment? What do you hope to achieve?

□ Think about who your readers are and

what they need to know.

□ Figure out how much time you have,

and work out a rough schedule for

gathering ideas and material, outlining,

preparing a draft, and revising.

□ Research with imagination and gusto.

Take notes on relevant information.

□ Push yourself to be creative. Don’t be

content with obvious ideas that just

anyone would think of.

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Architect

□ Jot down your three main points in

complete sentences—with as much

specifi city as you can.

□ Consider the best ...