A01. Writing makes me feel good.
A02. I tend to give a lot of description and detail.
A03. I put a lot of myself in writing.
A04. I use written assignments as learning experiences.
A05. Writing an essay or paper is making a new meaning.
A06. At times, my writing has given me deep personal satisfaction.
A07. Writing is like a journey.
A08. It’s important to me to like what I’ve written.
A09. I think about how I come across in my writing.
A10. I often think about my essay when I’m not writing (e.g., late at night).
A11. I sometimes get sudden inspirations in writing.
A12. Writing helps me organize information in my mind.
A13. I cue the reader by giving a hint of what’s to come.
A14. I often use analogy and metaphor in my writing.
A15. I imagine the reaction that my readers might have to my paper.
A16. When writing a paper, I often get ideas for other papers.
A17. I compare and contrast ideas to make my writing clear.
A18. I visualize what I’m writing about.
A19. Writing reminds me of other things that I do.
A20. Writing is symbolic.
A21. Originality in writing is highly important.
A22. I try to entertain, inform or impress my audience.
A23. I use a lot of definitions and examples to make things clear.