first steps in writing an essay
an essay is written on the basis of a given topic
before beginning to write do the following
1 spend some time thinking about the topic. This will help to come up with points to include in the essay.
2. ask questions related to the topic and find answers to them.
3. refer to various sources of information such as books, media, people to get more information needed for the essay.
4. jot down ideas and information as points to draft an outline for the essay. the points may not be full sentences but
they help to begin writing the essay.