The best way to write a college paper is to apply an organized writing process. That way, you'll quickly be able to craft compelling arguments and back them up with supporting evidence.

Whether you're analyzing facts in a research paper or interpreting texts in a critical paper, you need to convince your audience of the validity of your interpretation. Give your paper a clear structure — begin with an argument which is laid out through a series of claims, each of which is supported by evidence. Your paper should answer three basic questions:

    What is the evidence? Answer this question with a presentation of your research or with evidence from the texts.

    What is your interpretation of the evidence? Answer this question with your interpretation of the factual material or texts.

    So what? Answer this question with a statement of your argument.