Chapter One begins thus: “Getting started can be the hardest part of a research writing project. You’ll likely find yourself staring at a blank computer screen or twirling a pen in your fingers as you ask, ‘Is this project really necessary?’ or ‘What in the world should I write about”? (Palmquist, 3). I certainly found this to be true and some of the strategies and advice in Chapter One helped me out of this hole. Chapter One discusses how to get started on any research/writing project. It stresses personal investment in the topic and considering the purpose and audience in choosing a topic. For instance, it offers this comparison:“If you are writing an argument, your overall process will be somewhat different than it would be if you are writing to inform your readers” (Palmquist, 4). After discussing the importance of context and advising students to be aware of requirements and limitations to any writing project, the chapter presents some strategies for choosing a topic. This is the part I found most helpful, I successfully used the freewriting strategy-writing without pausing-to uncover topics.
Palmquist, Mike. "Chapter 1: Getting Started." The Bedford Researcher. 4th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2012. 3-22. Print.
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