This might be one of the most important aspects of effective writing skills – because when we are able to plan well, the essay will turn out to be awesome.
We cannot just start writing and expect to go somewhere, just like we cannot go for a walk and not know what the route and destination is.
Whether the length of your formal answer is comprehension-length or essay-length, you should first outline your answers before you write the entire script out.
If comprehension-length, you should write your answers in point form.
If essay-length, you can write either in point form or in short sentences.
Outlines are essential because they help you identify if any of your answers are useful, in which order they should appear in your answer and –importantly – help you organize your thoughts/argument