Introduction to Chapter 19

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Instructor's Notes

To download handouts of the Learning by Doing activities and checklists that appear in this unit, and to access lecture slides, teaching tips, and Instructor’s Manual materials, go to the “Instructor Resources” folder at the end of this unit.

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Strategies for Generating Ideas

For most writers, the hardest part of writing comes first—confronting a blank page. Fortunately, you can prepare for that moment by finding ideas and getting ready to write. All the tested techniques here have worked for writers—professionals and students—and some may work for you.