Read the prompt carefully
Identify the main topic or question
Determine the text, issue, or subject to analyze
Find the central claim or thesis
Gather relevant evidence, facts, or examples
Break the topic into key parts or themes
Analyze how the parts connect
Develop a clear thesis statement
Create an outline with main points and supporting evidence
Write an introduction with the thesis statement
Organize body paragraphs by main idea
Start each body paragraph with a topic sentence
Use evidence to support each point
Explain how the evidence proves the argument
Include analysis, not just summary
Use transitions between paragraphs
Address opposing views if needed
Write a conclusion that restates the thesis in a new way
Review for clarity, logic, and focus
Revise for grammar, style, and structure