4.Three Drafts of the Paper——外文文献.doc

Three Drafts of the Paper Three drafts constitute the minimum that you need to write a good paper. If you followed all of these instructions, you should have a presentable paper. （drafting, revising, editing and proofreading） Plan to write three drafts of your paper. The first draft is used to get your ideas down on paper in coherent paragraphs. The second draft allows you to put your ideas in a logical order that takes the reader from your question to your conclusion. The third draft gives you a chance to eliminate grammar and spelling errors, and to make sure that your paper is ready to hand in. FIRST DRAFT: First, write an outline consisting of short phrases that represent each of the major ideas that you used to construct your answer. Then, write at least one paragraph on each item in your outline. Dont interrupt the flow of your ideas to look up a fact--if you need to look up a fact, just put a star next to the place that needs checking and keep going. Tips for writing the first draft: Regard the notes and information as you have grouped them for outlining, to see what comes to your mind first. If you feel you can begin with the introduction, start from the beginning. If you have difficulty writing the introduction first but feel inclined to write some other part, begin with that and return to the introduction later. make good use of the ideas, insights and other information you found during your initial research do not stop to polish your sentences or to find the perfect word every now and then. Be not too concerned with grammar, spelling, punctuation, the main concern is to get ideas out according to the paln and outline. Focus on the rationality and logical sequence of your ideas and other important concerns. refer to your outline often as you draft. Do not lose track or direction. Only if it is necessary can you change your outline. leave enough margins or space for later ideas and revision. Writing style of graduation paper: usually, write in the th