Rough draft

A rough draft or first draft (or, according to my second-grade teacher, a “sloppy copy”) is an initial, incomplete piece of writing that is the first attempt at getting all your ideas on paper. ... Often, it's the longest and most effortful phase, involving most of the actual “writing.”

1. What is the difference between a draft and a rough draft?
2. How many paragraphs should a rough draft?
3. Can a rough draft be bullet points?

What is the difference between a draft and a rough draft?

A "draft" might be preliminary, but a "rough draft" is very preliminary. You might start with a "rough draft", edit it into a "reasonable draft", edit it again into a "final draft" and then turn it into a "published version".

How many paragraphs should a rough draft?

How many paragraphs is a rough draft? Remember that you will need, at very least, three paragraphs containing evidence that supports your thesis statement. At this point, don't worry too much about making sure you have transitions between the paragraphs. Improving flow is something you can do in a later draft.

Can a rough draft be bullet points?

The first draft should be messy, rough and amenable to change, allowing you to remould your structure with successive drafts. Write bullet points, sentence fragments, and temporary paragraph headings. Avoid trying to write perfect sentences and paragraphs (polishing). Don't worry about being repetitive or boring.