The Writing Process Steps to Follow

Choose a topic which interests you and has an arguable point. Step 1: Topic Selection Choose a topic which interests you and has an arguable point.

Step 2: Definitions Write down usable definitions for any difficult or unclear terms that relate to your topic.

Step 3: Examine Evidence Make a list (with page numbers) of all sources that relate to your chosen topic.

Step 4: Find a Pattern Examine evidence and find a consistent message (pattern) that it suggests.

Step 5: Create Thesis Using the pattern you found, generate a thesis statement of what you will prove.

Step 6: Organize Outline the topics you will need to write about, along with appropriate supporting examples.

Step 7: Write Write a complete draft of the paper, based on your evidence and outline.

Complete a Works Cited page for all texts you used in the paper. Step 8: Works Cited Complete a Works Cited page for all texts you used in the paper.

Step 9: Revising and Editing Check paper to make sure it meets all necessary requirements and says exactly what you want it to say - make needed changes.