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Survey Analysis On Writing Styles

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Survey Analysis
Introduction:
As someone who has a fairly unusual writing method, I set out to find other students’ methods of writing styles and compare them to mine and each other’s to see if my methods are unusual or if they are actually common among my peers. My survey consisted of five simple questions that asked about the writing process, the difficulties of writing, and how the process of revision. When I write, I dive right into the paper; I do not outline, and I do not write with a clear organizational structure, which comes back to haunt me sometimes. I often just write from the top of my head and then come back to fix paragraphs that I know are weak. For the most part, my organization is based off of the assignment that …show more content…

Additionally, I would like to note that all the respondents were males that happened to be my friends. However, I did ask them to answer seriously and to elaborate as best they can. Some additional information about my methods of surveying: The survey was printed out on paper and the respondents answered with a pen on the paper. I asked the respondents to elaborate on their answers and give me as much information as they were willing; however, since they were my friends, they did not take my request that seriously. Therefore some answers only respond directly to the question with little else. This is partially my fault for not creating questions that prompted more specific responses, and this is an important note to my findings and results.
Data Analysis: To begin the survey analysis, I will start with the results of the first question, which was: What is the first step you take to begin writing? The responses to this question were very straightforward and exactly what I expected. Four out of five respondents’ answers were related to brainstorming or making a structured outline with a thesis and supports;; however, one said they dive right into the introduction, just like I do. The second question asked if they spaced out their writing over the course of a day(s) or if they preferred to write an entire assignment in one sitting. The responses to this question was a mix of

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