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1. Plan and organize your ideas. Whether you are writing a 12-page term paper or a "Twilight" quiz for FunTrivia, it is crucial to be organized. Without a plan, your writing will seem erratic and will not accomplish what you intend. What is an effective way to plan and organize your ideas?
2. Revise everything you write. Good writers know that all writing can be improved upon after the first draft. What is the most important aspect of revision?
3. Increase your vocabulary. This doesn't necessarily mean that you have to juxtapose every other word with an antediluvian replacement for prosaic units of language. Phew! What is the best way to improve your vocabulary?
4. Improve your spelling. A person who constantly spells words incorrectly will not be taken seriously by his or her readers. It is necessary to become aware of why you misspell certain words. All of the following strategies can help reduce spelling errors EXCEPT:
5. Learn from your mistakes. If you always insert commas in the wrong places or get confused about when to use "your" or "you're", you should start keeping a record of your errors. An error log can help you pinpoint and correct repetitive mistakes. As you start recording replicate errors, which of the following do you NOT need to focus on?
6. Proofread before publication! Publication even refers to hitting "send" in your email or "submit" on FunTrivia. What is one of the best ways to proofread your written work?
7. Don't be wordy! Wordiness is the tendency to say much more than is needed. All of the following will help you reduce wordiness EXCEPT:
8. Use writing tools. We have so many available to us in the 21st century. Which writing tool is the most versatile?
9. Remember your audience. Who will read your work? A college professor? FunTrivia players? Thinking about your audience will force you to do your best work. Establishing who your readers are is the first part of this process. What is the other part?
10. Finally, find a good place and time to write. In order to do your best work, you need a conducive environment. In general, all of the following can positively affect your writing atmosphere EXCEPT:
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