November 13

My organizational skills are somewhat lacking (meaning that I usually simply keep all of my online sources in my favorites bar and all of my copies of print sources on my desk, in no certain order). But I will say that the one method I carry with me, no matter WHAT, is that of an outline. In my experience, if I have an outline, I can organize my paper in my mind and be more emotionally prepared to write than in almost any other circumstance. I'm certain there are other ways that could work more efficiently, but I rely upon the outline more than anything.