Has my view about my topic changed in light of my research?
Do I need to revise my thesis, knowing what I know now (broaden or narrow my topic, or start over)?
Can I support my thesis and supporting questions with the information I have collected?
Have I included evidence that DOES NOT support my thesis?
After reviewing your outline and answering the above questions, you may need to find more evidence, or provide more analysis. Your focus may change as you discover new information, so you may not end up writing the paper you originally intended.
Identify any topics you will need to research in order to fill in the gaps.
During this process you may find that you have taken notes that do not answer your research question or support your working thesis directly. Don't be afraid to set these aside.