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: Restate your main points and offer a final resolution or thought.

How to Tackle the First Draft of Your College Application Essay

: Focus your broad idea into a specific, manageable subject. : Restate your main points and offer a

: Support your claims with specific examples, facts, or sensory details.

A rough draft is simply the first version of your essay where you get your thoughts on paper without worrying about perfection. To move from your prewriting (p. 214) to a first draft (p. 220), follow these standard steps: 1. Essential Pre-Drafting (Page 214–219) Before writing, ensure you have these elements ready: A rough draft is simply the first version

Instead of starting with the introduction, many writers find it easier to start with the :

: Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that supports your thesis. 220), follow these standard steps: 1

: Create a "map" of your main points so you don't get stuck. 2. Drafting the Body Paragraphs (Page 221)