Great advice from 43 Folders:
Creative work is mostly showing up every day and enduring a million tiny failures as you feel your way to something a bit new.
How to write an introduction
Introductions and conclusions | Paradigm Writing Assistant Introductory paragraphs | University of Washington
How to write a thesis statement
Thesis statements | University of North Carolina Developing a thesis statement | University of Wisconsin-Madison Thesis statements | University of Washington
How and when to use quote, paraphrase, and cite sources
Citing online sources | Online! A reference guide to using Internet sources Quotations | University of North CarolinaQuick guide to citing sources | University of Washington Quoting and paraphrasing sources | University of Wisconsin-Madison Citing references in your paper (citation style guide) | University of Wisconsin-Madison
How to edit and revise your paper
Editing and Revising Quick Tips | UMN Center for WritingEditing | Paradigm Online Writing Assistant Twelve common errors: An editing checklist | University of Wisconsin-Madison How to proofread your paper | University of Wisconsin-Madison