"How can I write my essay?" The problem facing many students is how to write an essay or research paper. One way to write a great essay is to plan out what you need to do. This means having the materials you’ll need. This translates to: a specific topic, the required length of your essay, the format in which in needs to be written and notes on the research you’ve performed. Of course, you’ll also need a computer or other medium on which to write an essay.

The first paragraph of your essay introduces your teacher, professor or reader to your essay; it’s the introduction to your work. To maintain the interest of your reader, you should create a "hook;" this is a fact such as a statement, quote or perhaps a statistic that will intrigue or whet the appetite of the reader, making him or her curious to find out what this essay is all about. After you’ve captured the undivided attention of the reader, your next step is to keep him or her engaged; in other words, guide them along effortlessly from one paragraph to the next. Do this by using teaser at the end of each paragraph. This provides a natural transgression from one thought to another.

Take a few moments to create your thesis statement. This is a thought or hypothesis that you will either support or refute in your essay. Subsequent paragraphs will, in turn, backup your thesis statement with supporting detail/facts.

Now that the introduction is complete, the rest of the structure of the essay is done by looking at your research notes and selecting three or four main points that substantiate your thesis statement. Type or write these out. Then, refer back to the first one you wrote. Construct three or four sentences that support the main point you’ve made. Repeat this for the other main points you’ve made and you will have written the body of your essay.

Then, you’ll need to write a conclusion. This wraps up your paper. Summarizing what you’ve written is the standard way of constructing a conclusion. Re-stating your thesis statement is a typical way to do this.

Be sure to use the spell check if you’re using a P/C but don’t rely on it entirely. Words such as "your" and "you’re;" "too" and "too;" "wood" and "would" can all seem correct but be used improperly contextually. Putting your essay aside for a day or so (if you have the time) and then re-reading it might enable you to catch spelling and/or contextual problem you might have missed earlier.