Come up with a theory or topic.. Make an outline with the points you want to cover to defend your theory or develop your topic.. Get yourself some facts & figures - web surf - lucky you in my day this meant a prolonged trip to the library.. String your facts together with some conjunctions.. Add footnotes.. Create impressive Bibliography whether or not you really used all of those sources.. Type. Spellcheck. Print.. If you'd given me a topic I could have helped you more. . Now JUST DO IT! You'll feel so much better tonight using that finished paper as a coaster under that cold beer.