Perhaps one of the most influential decisions you can make
when you are writing a paper is what the paper should be about or the topic. If the reason for the paper is given to you,
for example you feel like a store is treating you unfairly or if the topic is
provided like most school assignments, this part of the writing process can be
quickly forgotten. However there are
times when a papers subject is not readily apparent, or maybe the subject you
initially chose carries little meaning for you.
There are various methods with which you can use to effectively choose a
topic that not only will lead to an effective paper, but will also lead you to
enjoying the writing of said paper significantly more.
One method you can use to help you more clearly understand
the topics in which you will enjoy writing about is free writing. This method involves sitting down for a
length of time and constantly write (or type) constantly, not worrying about
spelling, punctuation or of the flow of the document you are writing and simply
write what you are thinking. These
sessions ideally would last for at least 10 minutes, which would allow you to
not only write what is currently on your mind but also things you are thinking
deeply about and things which you can expound on. This is a method that I personally have
seldom used however the few times I have done it have proven to be quite
interesting and enlightening on topics that I find interesting.
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