Assessing the writing situation

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First make sure that you understand the assignment, and then take a look at your writing situation. What exactly are you writing? What are the expectations for this kind of writing? Who are your readers?

You will become a more effective writer and save yourself time by understanding your assignment and assessing the writing situation in advance.

Elements of the writing situation

Understanding an assignment

Checklist for assessing the writing situation

Approaching assignments in the disciplines