Find out as much as you can about the topic.

• Search web, Wikipedia, YouTube, dictionaries, and other references.
• Talk to experts
• Check out resources at a local library
• Make trips or visits
• Brainstorm and gather ideas (use MyndBook!)

Write a draft of your essay:

• Use the organization appropriate for the essay
• Initial focus should be on ideas and content
• Successive drafts should improve language and organization

Revise for completeness and effectiveness:

• Do you have enough information to support your thesis?
• Is your write up cogent and convincing?
• If needed, do further research.

Edit for language:

• Use spelling and grammar checker in your document editor
• Have an expert review the document
• Improve word choice and sentence structure

Publish your final document:

• Make the document aesthetically pleasing by effective use of fonts, headings, titles, etc.
• Use figures and images if appropriate
• If you are submitting it for credit, make it look professional using report covers, etc.

Use the writing process steps described on this page on your next writing assignment.