Write the circle equation in standard form: ((x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2)
Identify the center ((h,k))
Identify the radius (r)
Plot the center on the coordinate plane
Plot points (r) units up, down, left, and right from the center
Draw a smooth curve through the plotted points
Make sure the curve is round and closed
Check that every point on the circle is the same distance from the center