I begin my writting process by first reviewing  the source material for my essay and making sure Iunderstand and grasp the concepts. next i do a very basic outline of ideas and proof of those ideas. Once my outline is complete I use that as a loose guide to write my essay reffering back to my source material to use direct qoutes  and other facts  that might stregthen my paper. After this I have a complete first draft.  The next morning with my mind fresh before class i go back and proof read and fix any mistakes or add any genius ideas that just sprang to mind. After class with fresh ideas and new knowledge I begin rewritting my paper. perfecting my essay but still keeping intact my original ideas. finnaly the morning before class i proofread my polished essay again; turn it in. and pray that i dont get any "U's"  on the grading scale.