Research a list of essay topics. Use the local library, your school library and the Internet. Take notes to help you write your essay without missing any vital information.
Brainstorm Your Ideas. Write down everything you know about your topic, as this will help you to write your essay a lot more efficiently and faster. With this out of the way, essay writing should now be a lot easier.
Write Your Thesis Statement. Every essay must have a thesis statement. A thesis statement is the main point of your essay. Look at your outline and sum it up in one or two sentences. This will enable your reader to know where you are going and why.
Do a basic outline for an essay. An outline will be the structure of your essay. You may use one-line sentences to describe each paragraph and bullet points to decide what each paragraph will contain.
Now, you can start to write your essay with a basic introduction. The introduction should grab the reader's attention and make them want to read further. Keep your introduction concise while getting the point across in an informative and detailed manner.
Supporting paragraphs will each have a topic sentence. A topic sentence will explain the idea of each paragraph. Write three supporting sentences and expand your ideas about the each.
Now, the conclusion of your essay is very important. Your conclusion should not really focus on new material, but rather on a good summary or lesson of what you had previously discussed. Depending on the type of essay, you may throw in your final thoughts, or keep the information strictly factual.
Proofread your essay. Once you have written it, proofread your paper and correct any mistakes you may have made. It is wise to ask someone to read your essay and get their opinion before you hand in your final assignment.