1. 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. describing people and writing conversation
b. doing research and organizing your ideas
c. doing interviews and browsing through books
d. using the internet and the on-line catalog

B is the correct answer. Being able to research successfully and organise your ideas helps you transform a vague idea in your mind into a coherent piece of writing. This is because coherent writing has a logical structure where arguments flow from what preceded them, and organising your ideas is instrumental in doing this.