noun
- plural of prewriting; preliminary written drafts, notes, or outlines created before composing a final version of a text
Usage: commonly used in educational and writing contexts; often refers to brainstorming notes, outlines, or rough sketches
Examples
- The student's prewritings included several brainstorming lists and concept maps.
- Teachers often ask students to submit their prewritings along with their final essays.
- Her prewritings showed the evolution of her ideas from initial thoughts to polished arguments.
- The author's prewritings revealed how much revision went into the finished novel.
- Reviewing your prewritings can help you identify which ideas are strongest.