The Freshman Composition process is well-defined by the nature of the course. The entire book, from Chapter 1 through Chapter 13 lays it all out step-by-step. Your professors assign due dates for many of the steps along the way, so you have many checkpoints at which to make sure you are on the right path. The Library can also play a supportive role in the planning stages.
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