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etc.) to find the answers.Based on the information you find, more questions may be raised. Repeat the cycle as necessary.

- Organizing information: Learn to recognize the relationships between the information you gather. Group the information into related categories. This step in your writing that requires clear, logical thought. What is the main point you are trying to make with your writing and what are the logical steps that will lead to your conclusion? Organize the information to support the flow of your logic.

- Refine your idea: After you have gathered and organized your information, you may find that your original topic was too broad or too narrow. Or, you may find that your original plan for the structure (or conclusion) is no longer valid. If so, revise the topic for your writing and reorganize you information to support this revision.

- Writing a first draft: At this point, you are ready to write your first draft. If you have prepared well, the first draft should flow fairly quickly. You have already formed the skeleton of your writing; with the first draft you are merely putting flesh to the bones.

- Revising and polishing: After writing the first draft, you may discover that your story would flow better if the information was rearranged. Or you may feel that some of your points need to be strengthened, while other areas have words, sentences, paragraphs, or even broad sections that don't add anything to your story. Now is the time to rearrange, reinforce, and remove. Again, if you are clear of the purpose for your writing (your refined topic), and have gathered the necessary information, then revising and polishing your first draft should be relatively straightforward. And when the revisions are straightforward, they can be done faster.

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By setting goals for your writing, making the best use of your time, and understanding and following the process of writing, you will be able to reach your true potential for the amount of writing you can turn out in a day.

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