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1. Brainstorm:
1. Brainstorm:
Make a map or list of ideas. All group members should contribute with the goal of generating as much initial material as possible. No suggestions should be dismissed at this point. All ideas should be equally valued, even if they may not seem possible or relevant. Be sure to discuss the goal of the paper. What does the prompt ask? What approaches could be used to address the prompt?
Make a map or list of ideas. All group members should contribute with the goal of generating as much initial material as possible. No suggestions should be dismissed at this point. All ideas should be equally valued, even if they may not seem possible or relevant. Be sure to discuss the goal of the paper. What does the prompt ask? What approaches could be used to address the prompt?
2. Outline:
2. Outline:
Organize the ideas in a structured outline that could be used as a framework for the paper. Arrange the ideas in a way that addresses the prompt and the goal of the paper.
Organize the ideas in a structured outline that could be used as a framework for the paper. Arrange the ideas in a way that addresses the prompt and the goal of the paper.
3. Research:
3. Research:
Conduct any necessary research on the topic. For this step, dividing the work among group members would be beneficial.
Conduct any necessary research on the topic. For this step, dividing the work among group members would be beneficial.
4. Discuss:
4. Discuss:
Meet to exchange research findings with group members, and brainstorm about how to integrate the research into the essay. What research will go in which sections? Does any information change the essay’s main point? Should the essay structure be altered to accommodate research findings? The goal is to establish a concrete and specific plan for the essay.
Meet to exchange research findings with group members, and brainstorm about how to integrate the research into the essay. What research will go in which sections? Does any information change the essay’s main point? Should the essay structure be altered to accommodate research findings? The goal is to establish a concrete and specific plan for the essay.
5. Write:
5. Write:
Write the essay. GoogleDocs and Wikis are online tools that enable multiple users to edit a document online, which may be useful if members cannot meet in person to write the draft. If the essay is very long, members may be designated to initially draft a certain section. However, all members are equally responsible for the paper as a whole, not just the section that they initially wrote.
Write the essay. GoogleDocs and Wikis are online tools that enable multiple users to edit a document online, which may be useful if members cannot meet in person to write the draft. If the essay is very long, members may be designated to initially draft a certain section. However, all members are equally responsible for the paper as a whole, not just the section that they initially wrote.
6. Read:
6. Read:
Each member should read the entire draft, from start to finish. Does it sound the way the group intended in the initial plan? Are there rough transitions? Sections that require more sources? Sharp contrasts in tone?
Each member should read the entire draft, from start to finish. Does it sound the way the group intended in the initial plan? Are there rough transitions? Sections that require more sources? Sharp contrasts in tone?
7. Revise:
7. Revise:
Meet again (preferably in person or via conference call) to discuss any aspects of the paper that stood out after reading. Reconcile differences in style, voice, and tone to make the paper fluid and cohesive. If ideas clash, talk out the pros and cons of each approach until the group reaches an agreement. The reading and revising steps should be repeated until all group members are satisfied with the paper
Meet again (preferably in person or via conference call) to discuss any aspects of the paper that stood out after reading. Reconcile differences in style, voice, and tone to make the paper fluid and cohesive. If ideas clash, talk out the pros and cons of each approach until the group reaches an agreement. The reading and revising steps should be repeated until all group members are satisfied with the paper
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