After you have done your research and thought through your approach, you need to write. Some people still like to write a first draft manually but for most of us this means sitting at a computer. When writing your essay, you need to think about the reader and what they need to know. Write as if the reader is the outside examiner, not your tutor; define your terminology and explain your approach. Most essays at this level require a coherent argument. In order to produce this you need to: