Choose a topic or subject. Find a subject you know about it, or one you would like to research in depth. Select topics that have different, or contradictory, points of view, such as ways to teach manners to children or literature teaching practices in South African universities.
Research the subject. Study historical records on the subject, personal accounts, and modern day problems and successes regarding the topic. For example, if you are writing a paper on tourism in Vietnam, include information from a variety of sources, which highlight historical, humanitarian, and economic issues regarding Vietnam tourism.
Write a compelling introduction. Craft an introductory paragraph that lays out the aim of your paper. If you are writing about abuse in prison systems in the United States, include a case at the start of the paper followed by a general outline of your major points.
Develop a thesis. Include a thesis sentence in the first paragraph. Many writers like to make their thesis the last sentence of the introduction, but this is not a fixed rule. While your introduction provides an overview of your topic, the thesis should be as specific as possible, telling the reader exactly what you will present and argue in the paper.
Develop clear sentences. Write concise sentences comprised of useful information. Educate the reader with each new sentence. Include a new piece of data or other nugget of information in each sentence or quote. Write only what pertains directly to the subject. For instance, do not sway into explaining ways of disciplining children when you are writing about teaching manners to children.
Use the third person voice. Avoid jargon terms and personal accounts. While using "I" is acceptable in some cases, your goal is to convey information to the reader, not personal experiences.