Term paper writing generally proceeds from a given topic. If no topic is given and the writer has sufficient leeway to choose, then the first task of term paper writing is to select a topic.
For effective term paper writing, the topic should be inherently interesting to the writer, and amenable to research. A narrow and focused topic which the writer can do justice to is preferable to a wide rambling one.
Effective term paper writing must follow the generally accepted term paper outline. It must have an introduction which should establish to the audience the theme of the paper and contain within it the thesis statement.
Effective term paper writing usually establishes its arguments in the body. It makes use of transitions, and topic sentences. It uses facts, opinions, statistics and quotes from credible sources to firm up the arguments. Having established its arguments, term paper writing finishes with a conclusion that reiterates the thesis statement.
