Now that you understand why an effective writing strategy is important, take some time to reflect on your current writing strate
gy, if you have one. What writing process do you use when you are assigned an essay or paper? Are there any specific roadblocks that you face in your writing process?
When I am assigned an essay or paper I usually use a five paragraph format or the "hamburger." First, comes the introduction, the 3 body paragraphs then the conclusion. For me, each body paragraph explains one of the three ideas I put in the thesis statement in the introduction. The conclusion is not necessarily a paraphrased version of the introduction but extra facts of "fun" facts with a concluding line that leaves the reader with something. Usually the conclusion is my major roadblock. Sometimes it is coming up with a thesis statement.
