Check your syllabus and any assignment prompts or sheets first; if you still need clarification, ask your teacher. [substeps] Be sure you know how your teacher wants you to cite your sources so you can keep track of what you research.
[header] How to write an informative essay [title] Understand your assignment. [step] If you're writing for school, confirm the essay's required length and any topic parameters. This helps determine how much information you'll need to gather and present.