Steps involves in Essay Writing
Basic important steps are as follows:
There are many elements that must come together to create
a good essay. The topic should be clear and interesting. The author’s voice should come through, but not be a
distraction. There should be no errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or capitalization. Organization is one
of the most important elements of an essay that is often overlooked. An organized essay is clear, focused, logical
and effective.
1. Selection of Topic
2. Type of essay
3. Objective and purpose of essay
4. Brainstorming
5. Mapping or clustering
6. Outline Creation
7. Thesis
8. Evidence and Research: People experiments, SOCRAPR and quotations
9. Re-phrasing
10. Summarizing
11. Narrowing ideas
12. Using concrete data
13. Free writing
14. Using of Wh family
15. Difference between Abbreviation and acronym
16. Drafting
17. Organization of an essay (outlines and filling outline)
18. Revision
19. Proof reading
1. Selection of Topic: This is where you choose the specific subject of your essay. Consider your
interests, the course requirements, and the essay prompt (if given).
2. Type of Essay: Identify the essay type (argumentative, persuasive, narrative, etc.) This will
guide your approach to the topic and the evidence you'll use.
3. Objective and Purpose: Define your essay's goal. Are you trying to convince, inform, analyze,
or entertain? Knowing your purpose helps you tailor your writing.
4. Brainstorming: Generate ideas freely! Jot down anything related to your topic: thoughts,
questions, potential arguments, and interesting facts. This helps you explore possibilities and
discover connections.
5. Mapping or Clustering: Visually organize your brainstormed ideas. Create a mind map or
cluster diagram to group related concepts, identify potential arguments, and see how ideas
connect to your central theme.
6. Outline Creation: Develop a roadmap for your essay. An outline structures your argument,
organizes your main points, and provides a clear flow for your writing.
7. Thesis: This is the central argument of your essay. It's a one-sentence summary that tells your
reader your main point and what you'll prove.
8. Evidence & Research: Back up your claims with strong evidence. This can include facts,
statistics, experiments, quotes from credible sources (SOCRAPA - maybe you meant scholarly
sources?), historical data, etc.
9. Re-phrasing: Don't just repeat the same words! Use synonyms and rephrase sentences to
avoid monotony and show your vocabulary range.
10. Summarizing: Briefly condense information from sources or previous parts of your essay to
connect ideas and ensure a smooth flow.
11. Narrowing Ideas: Start broad with a topic, then refine it to a specific and focused point you can
explore in depth within the essay's length.
12. Concrete Data: Use specific numbers, statistics, or examples to illustrate your points and make
your arguments more convincing.
13. Freewriting: Write continuously without stopping for a set time. This helps overcome writer's
block and explore ideas freely. Revise and refine later.
14. Using "Wh" Family: "Who, What, When, Where, Why, How" questions can guide your research
and writing by prompting you to consider different aspects of your topic.
15. Abbreviation vs. Acronym: Abbreviations shorten words (e.g., USA), while acronyms are
pronounceable words formed from initials (e.g., NASA).
16. Drafting: Get your ideas on paper! Start with a rough draft to capture your thoughts, then revise
for clarity, structure, and flow.
17. Organization: Use outlines to plan your essay structure. Fill in the outline with details and
ensure a logical flow between paragraphs.
18. Revision: Revisit your draft to improve clarity, refine arguments, and strengthen organization.
Ensure your essay fulfills the prompt and flows smoothly.
19. Proofreading: After revision, meticulously check for grammatical errors, typos, and punctuation
mistakes to ensure a polished final draft.