1. Choose a theme: choose historical events, people or periods of interest.
2. Collecting materials: Collect relevant materials through reading books, internet, newspapers, periodicals and other channels.
3. Make an outline: including introduction, text and conclusion.
4. Write an introduction: introduce the theme, background, purpose and research questions of the paper.
5. Start a discussion: use facts, data and quotations to support your point of view.
6. Analysis and discussion: put forward your own views and opinions.
7. Draw a conclusion: summarize the main points of the paper and emphasize the significance and value of the paper.
8. Proofreading and revision: Proofread the paper carefully and check for errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
9. Citations and references: List the opinions or data cited by others in the references.