1. Research

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!)

2. Draft

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

3. Revise

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.

4. Edit

Edit for language:

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

5. Publish

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.

Exercise

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

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