The principles of powerful writing form four distinct phases. Each phase has its own added value in the overall writing process. Take a closer look at the four phases of the reflective cycle of powerful writing.
1. Inventory
Powerful writing first necessitates a brainstorming session with yourself. You write down everything that comes to mind and that you have collected in the preparatory research: ideas, quotes, statements and so forth.
2. Structure
Powerful writing requires that you read and judge what you have written. Which arguments are good, and which ones are not so good? What is missing? What structure had your argument better adopt?
3. Formulation
Powerful writing means focusing on writing once more. But writing now becomes, for the most part, rewriting. You have a clearer idea of your argument and the contributory parts.
4. Editing
You have now got a more or less structured argument, and the first attempt to put it into reasonable written language. You can start rewriting the text itself in this phase. You must be able to read the text as if it were written by someone else. You check the text in terms of at least three aspects: (a) logic, (b) readability and spelling and (c) layout.
Skill Sheets writing
The sixteen Skill Sheets about Writing address real-life, practical questions and problems that you may face in your academic career. Each Skill Sheet provides you with advice and guidance on a specific area and gives you tips to improve your writing skills.
This table tells you which Skill Sheet to go to for a specific area.