Choose a topic that is personally interesting to you. A topic that has personal meaning or interest will be easier for you to research and understand. Avoid choosing unfamiliar topics.
List everything that comes to mind about the topic. Creating a list of ideas from the topic can help narrow the paper's focus and formulate a more original work.
Research the topic. Look for reliable sources from academic journals and publications. Do not rely on Internet sources completely. Find new and fresh information on the topic. Become as familiar with the research as possible and draw individual analysis and thoughts from the research you find. Try not to simply use the research as a source of quotes, but as a support for personal reasoning and inquiry.
Write out a thesis statement. Make sure the thesis is clear and concise, and fully discloses the topic discussed within the paper. Do not leave the reader confused about the paper's primary focus.
Write a rough draft. Don't worry about editing, spelling or grammar. Just sit down and write a rough draft. Be sure to support the thesis statement throughout the paper. Include thoughts on why the topic is important and the paper's intent. Disclose the results of your careful analysis as well as other ideas relevant to the chosen topic. Avoid going off topic. Maintain focus as the primary goal.
Edit the work. Through editing, the paper can be made more personal and original when you add critical thought and analysis to it. Tailor the topic with an individualistic style, whether it is a style of writing or a personal opinion on the subject, to make the topic particular to you. Show intimate knowledge and understanding of the topic through thoughtful insight and dissection. Do not just regurgitate information -- demonstrate a healthy evaluation and interpretation.
Proofread the work to ensure it is free of spelling errors and grammatical errors, and that it follows the assignment's requirements appropriately.