First 5 – 10 Minutes
· Read the prompt carefully and thoroughly.
· Decide how you will answer the prompt.
· Brainstorm the major arguments that you will make.
Next 20 – 25 Minutes
· Write the essay.
· Make sure to include support and examples for each paragraph.
· Refer to your outline frequently to make sure that you are staying on track.
Last 5 – 10 Minutes
· Leave yourself time to proofread.
· Does your thesis clearly state a position?
· Does each body paragraph just develop one main point?
· Do you have support and examples?
· Check spelling and grammatical errors.