Using Templates

Templates can be very helpful in writing. Although the structure of a template is not your own original idea, they are still great learning tools and a great way to start. Templates are also a great way to make sure that your writing is clear, concise, and professional.

At the beginning of the semester, I didn't really want to use templates to help during my writing process. I had never used them in the past and thought that they were either a waste of time, or worthless because the formatting would not be your own original idea. I've sense learned that templates are just a place to start. They are a way to put you on the right track and get you thinking about the best way to convey your ideas through writing. Templates do this by giving you ideas a relieving the pressure to do everything on your own.