Peer Feedback: Skeleton Drafts

Alright, I confess: there’s really no such thing as a “skeleton draft.” I made that term up. But maybe it beats the other made-up term for the concept from a former student–brain vomit–that I was going to use for the truly useful designated task at hand:

1. Purge your mind of every little mote you know, think you know, want to know, know you don’t know, etc., about your topic.

   This won’t take all that long, and if you’re stuck between topics, do more than one; this may help you narrow it down. Empty your mind of what you already know, what you want to know, etc. about potential topics. If you’re debating multiple topics, maybe your classmates or I can help you if you post a bit about each.

   • Think about and answer the following questions for yourself:
     1. 1. What do you know?
        2. What do you think you know?
        3. How do you know what you know?
        4. What do you want to know?

2. Write it all down regardless of how it may sound: judgmental, backwards, wrong, right, accurate, correct, weird, useful, etc.

   You might find yourself a little startled by how judgmental you sound while thinking about a topic you haven’t put much thought toward in the past. Don’t waste time feeling bad; part of this assignment is for you to think through preconceived notions, what you’ve heard other people say, or potentially misplaced first impressions. Sometimes, though, you’ll end up cementing your initial impressions once you’ve taken the time to research and understand the subject. Either way, you’ll end up supporting your ideas in the essay itself.

3. This act should clear your mind of the matter, and then you’ll be able to see it all right there in front of you:

   pieces to manipulate, threads to follow, assumptions to dismiss / affirm, research to begin, facts to check, etc.

4. You can list it, bullet it, or write it out–no matter.

   Rather than regarding the process as busy work, make it a useful means of establishing the basis of a foundation for yourself.

5. There’s no need to polish this.

It’s simply a rough, rough beginning, a tool you’re building for yourself to establish a baseline for your ideas.

1. Return to this document throughout your research and writing process.

   Use it to assess your own evolution and as a resource for ideas as you build this assignment. Don’t just write it, submit it, and forget it; instead, use it.

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