Provide concrete evidence and examples to support your argument. Do not simply make unsubstantiated generalizations. Every point you make needs to be supported by evidence. Do not forget to provide a citation for the source material. Once you have finished the first draft of your paper, put it aside for a few days, then reread it and start to revise the paper.
Every paper needs several rewrites.
Mechanics and grammar. Strunk and White, Elements of Style is a good but short manual of style. Avoid colloquial or slang expressions Check for spelling and typographical errors 7. Footnotes and Bibliography. Provide a citation for every idea or piece of material not your own.