1. The Writing Process
Steps to Follow

2. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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.

10. 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.