You can write And you can write well

“You can write. And you can write well. You don’t have to be a world renowned author. ” C/Capt Jesse Carr

The Goal of Writing • Share meaning, and inform, persuade, or entertain • Communicate your message to your audience, make it VISIBLE • Present a thoughtful and logical argument • And research

Brainstorming It is a way to gather ideas 1. Write the problem or topic where everyone can see it 2. Include all ideas, do not edit remarks 3. Try to withhold judgment on the ideas. You want to generate ideas, not evaluate them 4. Allow the team to have some quiet time just to think

Brainstorming 5. Try to involve everyone who has a stake in the problem. In brainstorming, the more people and perspectives you have, the better 6. Be mindful that less assertive or lower-ranking cadets may hesitate to speak, for fear that their ideas are not good 7. If the group is large, try breaking into small groups for the brainstorming. This helps generate even more ideas because each group is apt to attack the problem from a slightly different angle.

Making an Argument “a statement offered in explanation or justification. ” Provide explanations to SUPPORT your viewpoints

Topic Sentences and the Opening Paragraph • The topic sentence introduces the opening paragraph • Your arguments will be the backbone of your essay and become the topic sentences of your paragraphs

First Lines with a Punch • “Yesterday, December 7 th, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. ” - Franklin Roosevelt • “Whoever controls the air generally controls the surface. ” – John Keegan

The Conclusion • In your conclusion you reiterate your thesis, but use different words • Think of something unique and memorable to end your essay with

What Makes Writing Powerful? • Your message • Emotions • Passion • Description and Details