RESEARCH, ORGANIZE, COMPOSE

10 Key Points

1.       Define your topic

2.       Brainstorm

3.       Organize your ideas in patterns

4.       Use various media

5.       Maintain a research log

6.       Paraphrase information you've found

7.       Narrow or broaden your topic

8.      Write an outline and/or concept map

9.       Begin your first draft

10.   Revise, spell-check, and proofread