You've decided on an idea for an essay you've been assigned to write. What should you do next?

AConduct interviews, do some research, ask questions, and make a plan.

BPlunge right in and start writing. Then create your plan based on what you've written.

CLook up your topic in the Readers' Guide and use an article you find as a basis for your plan and outline.

DAsk the reference librarian to help you make a plan and prepare your outline.