Question

Once you acquire these two basic skills, you'll be able to transform a vague idea in your mind into a coherent piece of writing.

a. Using the Internet and the on-line catalog
b. Describing people and writing conversation
c. Doing interviews and browsing through books
d. Doing research and organizing your ideas

Answer 1

The most general answer, and therefore the best answer is the last one: d. Doing research and organizing your ideas This will help you transform a vague idea into a coherent piece of writing regardless of the topic. In contrast for example, answer c. is best for topics where interviews and books are good sources.