Choose a strong thesis statement that is not too broad, so you can find evidence to argue and support your paper. Gather research from articles, books, magazines, interviews and newspapers. Keep track of sources so you can use footnotes or end notes to document them in your paper. Footnotes are placed at the bottom of each page, and end notes are used at the end of the term paper. Follow the teacher's instructions as to which style she prefers.
Draft an outline of the structure of your English term paper. The outline helps you to see if your ideas are well connected and tie the thesis together. Prepare your first draft, keeping the paper in a coherent and logical order. Topic sentences should always be the main points of your thesis argument. Support the argument with information, data, ideas and facts based upon your research. Source the materials that are not your own. Write all ideas in your own words.
Rewrite your English term paper until you are satisfied that you have supported your thesis and engaged your targeted reader. The paper should have an introduction that contains the thesis statement informing the reader what the paper is about, a body that argues and supports the thesis, and a summary that brings together all the arguments, evidence and ideas.
Read the paper out loud, and have a friend or family member read it for an objective opinion. Edit and proofread to ensure proper English grammar and sentence structure. Make sure the term paper follows the sample format and guidelines given to you by your professor before finalizing it.