The Importance of Time in the Writing Process

Many students turn in poorly written papers because they skip the first step (freewriting) and last step (rewriting/revising) and make do with the middle one (drafting). The best writing is usually done over an extended period of time, not as a last-minute task.

When planning the amount of time you’ll need to write your paper, make sure to add enough time for the following:

Writing for class projects might be a challenge at first. It is important to leave time to get help from writing center staff or trained peers in the academic support/learning centers. Also, ask your instructor for examples of papers that have received good grades. You might show your instructor a draft of your paper and explain how the writing center has helped you.