First. Give yourself sufficient time to write what you need, be it a speech, research paper, interview notes, etc. You will need time to put together multiple drafts, let alone the final copy, and must take into account any breaks or distractions (family, personal errands) that you will encounter.

Second. Write a draft…..nothing is ever final the first time! (At least nothing that will get you an "A") Revise…..revise…..revise again. You will notice that your thoughts are never the same after looking at a document multiple times.

Third. Write clearly and succinctly, avoiding jargon, abbreviations, and slang. Write so your readers will understand what you are saying.

Fourth. Ensure you write and prepare your project to look professional. Use good-quality paper and a word-processor….avoid bad spelling, incorrect spacing and margins. This creates a first impression that will remain with the reader throughout your paper……if your paper appears poorly prepared, it probably will have other errors, and the reader will be much more likely to seek them out.