Decide what type of expository writing you prefer. You can explain a process (like this essay), compare and contrast viewpoints about an issue, or analyze cause and effect.
Decide the manuscript's subject and main idea. For example, the topic of this essay is expository prose, and the central idea is a walk-through on how to write an informative essay.
Write your thesis statement. The thesis statement is the main idea of your article. The statement should be very specific about the intent that you want to convey to your audience.
Gather your facts. Libraries are still the best places to find information, and a research librarian is your best ally in the search for knowledge.
Write your introductory sentence stating the topic of the article but in an oblique (not obvious) manner. For example, "Writing a novel is a challenge but can lead to a fulfilling career as a writer." Next, write three supporting statements for the introduction using the facts that you gathered.
Outline the main tenets of the manuscript into order. A good expository manuscript has logical order for the facts, strong organization of the ideas and coherence to paragraph order.
The following paragraphs in a manuscript support the introductory sentence and central thesis. This is the area of the document where you add in the facts and references that you earlier gathered.
Write the essay. Remember to focus on the main topic, provide supporting facts and include details about the facts to flesh out the manuscript. Provide smooth idea transitions between paragraphs and for clear explanations of ideas.
Summarize your essay. The summary restates the main idea with a conclusion drawn from the main supporting essay points.
Proofread for spelling and grammar errors. Print the manuscript and let another person read the document for helpful suggestions. Revise your manuscript if needed.