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Now that we’ve mentioned some of the basic elements of a publishable essay, let’s talk about the process of writing it.

The first thing to do, of course is research and read. Read a lot. Make notes on the reading. Make sure your research is current and complete. As you’re reading, think about the way you will explain to the reader how your essay relates to work that has already been published. It’s not necessary to mention every previous publication on your topic, but situating your essay in the context of previous work in the field is necessary to demonstrating your specific contribution. In addition, as you’re reading and doing research, think about how to formulate the question your essay will answer. As you’re considering various formulations, remember the elements of a good question as we discussed earlier. It is not uncommon to begin with an overly broad question and, as you read more, narrow the question down until finally it is narrow enough to be answerable within the space of an article‐length essay.