The writing process

The idea of writing a paper can be overwhelming, especially in terms of where to start. Breaking the process into steps can help demystify the academic writing experience.

Visit our library guide on the Writing Process for tools and strategies for all steps of the writing process.

Or, choose the step you want to learn about:

• Getting started
• Understanding your assignment
• Planning
• Developing your ideas
• Researching
• Outlining
• Drafting
• Polishing