Writing Habits

When are you most productive?

• morning

• midday

• afternoon

• night

What is your writing process?

• strict, detailed outline

• loose outline I fill in as I write

• no outline - I just wing it as I go

• I'm not sure - haven't found what works for me

Does your chosen writing process work for you?

• yes

• no

• sometimes - could be improved

Do you feel confident annotating something you have to read?

• yes, completely

• mostly

• kind of

• not at all

How do you like to complete an assignment?

• a little bit at a time over a long period

• all at once

• get a headstart, but do most work later

How do you structure your writing?

• I write out of order and fit it together later

• I write strictly in order

• I write in order until I get stuck, then jump around

I would say my biggest strength in writing is...

• outlining/structuring

• grammar

• generating ideas/brainstorming

• revising/editing

• other

When I write, I like to...

• take frequent breaks

• marathon to finish and proofread in one sitting

• take one longer break about halfway through

• take a break only after finishing before proofreading

When I write, I like to...

• have complete silence - no distractions

• listen to music

• watch TV

• have snacks

Do you feel comfortable using MLA formatting and citations?

• yes, completely

• mostly

• kind of

• not at all