The writing resource packet

PRE-WRITING EXAMPLES 
Brain Storming: 
 
-Topic: What’s Important For A Career 
Clustering: 
 
 
Free Writing:
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Security 
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Independence 
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Praise 
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Growth 
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Fun 
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Education 
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Compensation 
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Salary 
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Work w/people 
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Training 
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Flexibility 
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Bosses 
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Schooling 
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Demands 
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Location 
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Skills 
CAREER 
Growth 
Training 
Education 
Bosses 
Security 
Compensation 
Work with 
people 
Skills 
Praise 
Salary 
Independence 
Flexibility 
Gee, I’m not sure about what career choice I’d want or 
 what to do, but I think I would like to work with 
 people, people people and not be stuck behind a desk I 
 think the job would also have to offer some flexibility, 
 independence to allow me some freedom to express 
 myself without fear of retribution Security and 
 compensation packages are also important to me for 
 the job. I’d like to be well compensated for my work 
 and have a benefits package that was real good.

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Scott Victor 
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last updated: 9/4/2013 
FORMAT FOR THE PARAGRAPH 
The following explains the parts necessary for writing good, solid, well organized paragraphs. 
When writing use all these parts and remember your goal is to make sure the reader knows 
exactly what you are trying to say. The “Golden Rule” for writing is “Tell them what you’re 
going to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you told them.” 
1. The Topic Sentence: This must be a complete sentence with 
3 parts
: the topic clearly 
stated—what you are going to write about, the point you are going to make about that topic, 
and the number of reasons you will discuss concerning the main topic. This is a general 
statement—your take on the topic. (You Must Include the Main Topic in This Sentence!) 
Example: (TS) There are several reasons why traveling in South Korea is a favorite activity 
of mine. 
2. First Point: This has 3 parts: it begins with a transition, then makes a statement that 
relates to, expands, and elaborates the topic sentence, and restates the main topic in new 
words. It is the first idea you want to develop concerning your topic sentence. It identifies a 
specific point of support for the topic sentence to be developed and is one sentence long. 
Example: (1
st
Pt.) First, when I travel around this country, I get to take in many new 
experiences. 
3. Examples: Are detailed explanations/support of what you said in your point sentence. They