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The easiest way to write a college essay is when you write what you know. What if your professor assigns an essay on a subject with which you are unfamiliar? You will need to plan, organize, and prepare. Use the mnemonic "pop" to remember this method.

The "pop" method is easy and you're guaranteed to land an "A" paper every time. All you have to do is dedicate the time and you will turn in a quality piece of work. Once the professor gives you the topic and the guidelines for your paper, you have all the keys you need to get started.

Planning is the first step. Write down the topic on a blank sheet of paper and everything you know about it. If you don't know anything about it, plan a trip to the library. You'll need to head there anyway.

Why go to the library when you have the internet? Professors prefer sources from books over the internet. Unless the professor tells you that it's okay to use all internet sources, you better get familiar with the library.

Make sure you carry along some necessary items with you, such as: paper, pencils, and the assignment. You will be spending time looking up books in the library, pulling them from the shelves and reading the information you need to know to use in your paper.

The majority of books I ever wanted to borrow from the library were reference books and I had to stay in the library to use them. Set plenty of time aside for staying in the library to use these books and writing down your sources. Cite your sources according to your professor. This should also be in your assignment guidelines.

Once you've gathered up your information, take a break. Your brain will need it. You've probably spent a great deal of time reading and writing and your eyes are under a lot of strain. Get outside and go for a walk or if you need to, take a nap.

This time allows your subconscious to process the information. Taking a break will let your mind do a lot of the work for you. Once you feel refreshed, come back to your work.

Organize your information into an outline. Write down main points you want to discuss with supporting evidence for each point. Work on the body of the paper first.

The introduction paragraph is the first paragraph the professor reads. It basically tells the reader what you're getting ready to tell them. Sounds redundant, doesn't it? That is exactly how professors have defined the introductory paragraph.

The first sentence of the introductory paragraph is sometimes called "the grabber." It "grabs" the attention of the reader and

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