Professional Learning Teacher as Writer

Teachers Writing for Publication: Tips from a Teacher, Author, and Editor

By Louann Reid

 

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Dream, Imagine, Plan

  • What do you want to write about? Or, if you are responding to a Call for Manuscripts (CFM), what aspect of the call will you address? (subject)
  • Who is your intended audience? (audience)
  • What do you want the readers to know, learn, or understand as a result of reading your article? (purpose)
  • List your likely main points or main sections. If you typically outline, go ahead and do a rough outline. (development)

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