: Find a "sacred hour" of deep focus by removing distractions like your phone or social media.

: Skim sources quickly, focusing on the first and last sentences of pages to find quotes or data. Insert these directly into your outline under the relevant headings so you don't have to keep switching tabs later.

: Write your main body paragraphs. Don't worry about perfect phrasing; just focus on connecting your evidence to your thesis in a logical flow.

: Start by choosing a topic you already have some knowledge of to minimize learning time. Create a detailed outline that includes your introduction, 3–5 main arguments (body paragraphs), and a conclusion.