Gareth Stack

1. Read core text / notes / papers

• not all papers immediately, primary review papers
• make notes on each, outliner, paper or word document
• add own ideas in both (or highlighted whatever)
• if a structure emerges, use it

2. Create Essay.doc, reffs.txt, notes.txt

• continually save and backup from USB to PC / email

3. Search Science Direct, Web of Science, Google Scholar etc

• save and annote (in reffs) useful abstracts & papers
• take down DOI of papers
• anotation should be v.brief summary of relevance

4. Structure essay around primary note topics + research topics emerging from web search

• begin essay
• state objectives
• state structure
• briefly introduce area
• 5 paragraphs
• 3 points each
• good flow
• conclusion
• finally introduction

5. Add references

• making sure all copy and paste artifacts are removed (e.g.: next term)
• print out and read

6. Restructure, reedit and proof as needed
7. Space (1.5), print, and final proof

• print cover sheet
• insert in plastic cover
• hand up, you’re done!