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2	Finding and Listening In on Conversations

How can I analyze an assignment?	How can I find interesting conversations?	How can I “listen in” on written conversations?	How can I prepare for a successful writing project?
Assess your writing situation Note requirements, limitations, and opportunities	Generate ideas Ask questions	Discuss the topic with others Observe the topic firsthand Read what others have written Review your sources	Take ownership Understand that writing is a process Create a writer’s notebook Manage your time

In the most general sense, getting started on a writing project involves “listening in” on conversations and choosing one that interests you. To begin this process, analyze your assignment and generate ideas about potential topics. Then spend time learning about the conversations that interest you most.