This chapter gives you very helpful writing tips to keep in mind when your not even writing but while reading. One thing you can do while reading is take little notes as read. As you read ask questions why is the author being so descriptive, or just jot down your reaction you get when you read a certain passage. Another good tip i got from this was to reread things to get a better understanding of what the author is really trying to say.
Besides tips for writing while you read there is also good tips on how to better prepare your thoughts and ideas and structure your paper. A way to help prep your writing and thoughts is to first find out the authors ideas and thoughts. Once you find the thesis and analyze the supporting facts and compare them with the notes you have. this can help you find a thesis for you own paper do you agree with the author or ask a question about why the author did something a certain way and if you agree or disagree.
I got a lot out of reading this that I think I could use in my writing. Something I've never done while reading is take notes about what I'm thinking. This would help me because the majority of the times I read something I don't write about it until later. Along with the note taking tips Ive never set up an outline for something Ive read only for things I'm going to write. If I try to apply this next time I have to read something and write on something my writing will most likely improve if I didn't.
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