Question

which of the following steps in the annotation process should come first?
making notes on the text to record your thoughts
finding the thesis of the text
previewing the text
focusing on how the writer supports the argument

Explanation:

Annotation begins with an initial overview of the text to grasp its basic structure, topic, and context before deeper analysis. Previewing (e.g., reading titles, headings, introductions, conclusions) is the foundational first step that guides subsequent annotation tasks like finding the thesis, taking notes, or analyzing argument support.

Answer:

previewing the text