Not every writer follows the same process, and part of the work you will do in your writing classes is to discover the writing process that works best for you.
The individual nature of writing and the importance of discovering a personalized writing process through exploration.
Knowing what you want to achieve from a reading assignment not only helps you determine how to approach that task, but it also helps you stay focused during those moments when you are up late, already tired, or unmotivated because relaxing in front of the television sounds far more appealing than curling up with a stack of journal articles.
It establishes the importance of having clear objectives before reading. Clear goals help in choosing the right reading strategies.