237.130: What kind of thinker, planner and writer are you?
1. Activity Sixteen
As opposed to a more methodical approach, such as the Architect writer, the Diver initially produces extensive scripts before distilling into its final form. In a way, this is similar to that of the Patchwork writers system; they are both time-consuming cognitive processes.
Unable to fall uniformly into any of the four categories, I do recognize traits of my usual process in the Patchwork and Architect writer. However, prominent functions of the other two types I also perform; thus, I feel it can depend on the day which types processes I draw from.
2. My Process
The first hurdle I traverse is the understanding of the question, simultaneously selecting my argument. Internally, I objectify the question; examining it and connecting it to what I know already (Grand plan writer). On paper, I proceed to chunk the question into possible headings - always keeping in mind the five paragraph structure (Architect Writer). It is at this point I will do additional research to solidify my proposed ideas (Grand plan writer). I will typically type my essay - however, I will always format my document first - enabling me to be constantly crafting my sentences and paragraphs, and clarifying my ideas as I progress. Not abiding by a chronological method, I start writing whichever paragraph and then fit them together (Patchwork Writer).
3. My Method is Most Like..?
As stated in Activity Sixteen, I believed, without writing down my usual process, that I was most like the Patchwork and Architect writer. However, in documenting my system of essay writing, I can see that I am more similar to the Grand plan writer than initially thought. Although, the similarities dissipate as the Grand planner "externalizes" their ideas, and I revert to being a domArchitect, subPatchwork writer. An idea that the writing showed which I believed was of great importance, was that regardless if the approach is disorganized or meticulous, it is valid - the textbook method is a mere guideline.
Bibliography
Creme, Phylli, and Mary R. Lea. “Reading as Part of Writing”. Writing at University: A Guide for Students. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education, 2008. (71-76) eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 31 Jane 2016.
