REMEMBER THAT WRITING IS A PROCESS, AND EFFECTIVESTEP 3

8. Remember that writing is a process, and effectiveStep 3: Brainstorm support for your thesis.planningis perhaps the most important part ofStep 4: Create a detailed outline.that process. Plan your essay carefully. Use yourStep 5: Write the essay.outline to organize your ideas and make sure youStep 6: Proofread carefully.have provided strong and sufficient support. Ifyou don’t have at least two supporting ideas, youshould rethink your essay. If you are making anThe following 11 tips can help you write a successfulargument, use order of importance (least-to-essay for the GED:most important) to organize your ideas.