writing

Note: a rough draft is a composite of a completed project, not a nearly finished project. A rough draft should incorporate all of the elements as listed below.

Students will select a specific concept, issue, or topic that interests them and is related to their major concerning Sulphur Springs (click here for expanded project description):

• Students will locate and collect numerical data about the subject (in the form of studies, reports, spreadsheets, or articles)
• Utilize headers to denote section changes to adhere to template--
  • introduction of topic
    • import of topic
    • name audience as organically as possible
    • include purpose statement at end of intro (with three sub-topics)
  • meaning of visuals---3 sub-topics explored with data visualizations
  • conclusions suggested by data
• Consider the use of whitespace (correctly integrate and caption images)
• Create at least two of the visuals (using one photograph from Pixabay or Wiki Commons is okay)
• Detail their chosen topic in 2-3 pages
• Use appropriate color and text with design elements in mind
• Appeal to chosen audience throughout document (write with audience in mind)
• Create sense of purpose early on and maintain it throughout document
• Strive to create a professionally-looking document

Refer to this checklist while completing your draft to ensure you've met all the requirements.

Click here for a student sample (remembering that student samples are never perfect)