Writing Focus – Publishing and Reflecting

As you have learned, writing is a process. However, you likely have experienced first-hand that writing is often not a linear process but a fluid one. Researching, prewriting, revising, reflecting, planning, and editing are all tasks that you may possibly have to revisit throughout the process of composing a high-quality formal paper.

In this final Writing Focus, you have considered options for publishing your research paper and submitted your final piece. You should be very proud of your hard work and can consider yourself a published writer. Because you took the time to reflect on your experience, you also grew as a writer. Reflecting on your learning enabled you to take into account what you did well and what you can improve for the next opportunity you will have to formally persuade and inform an audience. Remember that writing is a craft that you must continually practice and improve; allow it to grow with you as you journey through life.