Place all data before you. This data can include material gained through interviews, research, calculations or some combination of these. Place similar information together.
Determine the best method to use for your analysis. To do this, you will need to decide on your overall purpose. Do you want to explain how something happens? Do you want to compare two or more facets of your topic? Do you want to explain why something occurs? The answers to these questions will help you decide the best format. You will also have to determine who your audience is; that will also help you decide on a method of organization as well as the vocabulary to use.
Write an introduction for your paper. A good introduction should give an overview of the problem as well as give your audience an idea of the method you are going to use to present your facts. Any necessary background that your audience will need to understand the problem should also be included in the introduction.
Present your findings and facts in an orderly fashion, adding graphs or illustrations as needed. Use complete sentences and good grammar. Paragraph whenever your paper changes its focus. Document your sources as necessary.
Write a conclusion by summarizing your findings. Your summary will probably be only three to five sentences in length.
Add a bibliography at the end of your paper if needed. Check The Citation Machine or a similar website for help with the format (see Resources). Be sure to add a title to your paper also.