I am incredibly honored to be a part of the Her Campus organization and to use the power of writing to share new, exciting thoughts, facts, and interesting perspectives. This organization has created a platform for writers to express themselves positively, and I have learned loads on my writing journey.
Whether you have to write an essay or submit an internship cover letter, I will provide simple steps that benefit your writing and guarantee that ‘A’ or job acceptance.
Writing: Rough Draft To Final Draft:
- read each question by part
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You will notice that each question is in one paragraph. This can seem intimidating, but reading the questions one at a time allows you to gather your thoughts and ideas promptly.
- Take notes
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Write bullet points listing your thoughts and how to build upon those thoughts, but remember to be concise. Concise does not mean writing small sentences. Conciseness refers to writing your responses clearly and conveying your message without using plenty of words.
- Conduct research
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Find scholarly articles and credible sources that provide details regarding a particular question and expand upon your research: do not summarize your quotes. Explain their meaning and the purpose behind using that quote. Remember to connect your quotes to your prompts.
- focus on the goal of the piece
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When concluding your work, do not say, “This is why you should accept me and what I have to offer.” Instead, discuss how the job would benefit you and your work ethic. Focus on prospective goals you hope to achieve while working with the organization and why those goals matter to you.
- ask for help!
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Queer Eye‘s Karamo Brown once said, “Plan, do, ask for help.” When you apply this to the context of writing, plan your ideas, do your rough draft, and ask for feedback. Take constructive criticism and edit your work. Receiving feedback helps you become a better writer and teaches you the importance of having a second opinion before perfecting your work.
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Remember writers. Treat writing as an exercise and not a chore. Good luck, and keep writing!