1) Study the topic closely
2) Narrow the topic
3) Decide what points to make about the topic
4) Collect ideas and put them in order
5) Start with an appealing and informative introduction
6) Develop your ideas with specific examples and details
7) Guide readers with transitions
8) Use plain, precise, lively and fresh words
9) Omit needless words
10) Vary your sentences
11) End your article unforgettably
12) Follow the conventions of Standard English
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