Preparing to Write
Step 5: Brainstorming
Brainstorming is an important part of the writing process. This step lets you get all your ideas down on paper to help you organize and develop your ideas further.
- Learn more about brainstorming strategies.
- As you brainstorm, you can start to develop your thesis (the main idea or argument). This page on thesis statements explains different types of thesis statements and how to develop one.
Step 6: Outlining
An outline helps you organize the ideas from your brainstorm into a basic essay format. This step is very important to make sure your essay is well organized and your paragraphs are well focused. Start by learning more about moving from brainstorming to organizing ideas.