write a paper

Pre-Writing

  • Write down any ideas that come to mind without evaluating them
  • Consider your interests, knowledge, and any potential research sources
  • Narrow down your list of brainstormed ideas to one specific topic
  • Ensure the topic is manageable for the scope of the paper
  • Gather information from reliable sources related to your chosen topic
  • Take notes on key points, quotes, and data to use in your paper
  • Create a clear and concise statement that summarizes the main point of your paper
  • Ensure the thesis statement is arguable and specific

Outline

Drafting

Revising

Editing

Finalizing