Everyone has different approaches to creating academic work. Some writers plan everything out, while others discover their ideas as they write. But no matter your style, the process generally follows the same key stages: planning, drafting, and revising.
Understanding these stages can help you turn your thoughts into clear, well-structured academic writing. Planning helps you organize your ideas and clarify your goals. Drafting gets your thoughts down on paper, even if they’re still rough. Revising is where you shape and strengthen your work—refining your argument, structure, and style.
This guide provides flexible strategies you can adapt to fit both your personal workflow and the specific demands of your assignment. Use it as a tool to write with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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