Drafting

The 'Jigsaw' Method for Scientific Writing
In academic writing, the jigsaw method allows you to draft the components to your article in any order.
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Aug 28, 2024 3 min read Blog, Writing Tips
The 'Jigsaw' Method for Scientific Writing
The 'Incubation' Method for Scientific Writing
The incubation method blocks out time between research and writing for your brain to process and begin drafting mentally before you begin physically.
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Aug 28, 2024 3 min read Blog, Writing Tips
The 'Incubation' Method for Scientific Writing
The ‘Set Up’ Method for Scientific Writing
A favorite of Ernest Hemingway, this method of writing involves stopping before you’re done.
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Aug 28, 2024 3 min read Blog, Writing Tips
The ‘Set Up’ Method for Scientific Writing
16 Writing Tips for ADHD Brains
This post contains 16 writing suggestions for ADHD brains: 9 ideas are for emergencies (when you need help now!) and 7 ideas are for planning ahead so you can make consistent progress on large projects.
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Oct 13, 2023 6 min read Blog, Writing Tips
16 Writing Tips for ADHD Brains
The 'Outline' Method for Scientific Writing
The outline method is helpful for those who can only work for short bursts and/or have severe writer’s block.
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Dec 12, 2021 3 min read Blog, Writing Tips
The 'Outline' Method for Scientific Writing
The 'Refinery' Method for Scientific Writing
The refinery method is a good strategy when the overall structure or narrative of science writing doesn’t seem readily apparent.
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Dec 12, 2021 2 min read Blog, Writing Tips
The 'Refinery' Method for Scientific Writing
The 'Freewrite' Method for Scientific Writing
Freewriting is a stream of consciousness writing warm-up that can also be applied to the drafting process.
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Jul 7, 2021 3 min read Blog, Writing Tips
The 'Freewrite' Method for Scientific Writing
The 'Method' Method for Scientific Writing
This writing method, the method, is better described as a writing ritual that signals when it’s time to write, whether it be a grant proposal, manuscript, or recommendation letter
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Jun 30, 2021 2 min read Blog, Writing Tips
The 'Method' Method for Scientific Writing
Why Scientific Writing Warm Ups (and Exercise) are Essential
An athlete doesn’t sit on the couch then compete with cold muscles; they do a warm up first to prepare their muscles for strenuous activity. For effective scientific writing, the brain needs a warm up, too.
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Jun 21, 2021 4 min read Blog, Writing Tips
Why Scientific Writing Warm Ups (and Exercise) are Essential
Intro to Methods for Writing the First Manuscript Draft
This is the beginning of a blog series that will explore and describe several methods and techniques (below) for drafting your scientific manuscript.
Ada K. Hagan, Ph.D.
Jun 7, 2021 2 min read Blog, Writing Tips
Intro to Methods for Writing the First Manuscript Draft