I am to write an historical investigation, and this is my first time writing something like that. Is an IB school. the question is "How did the factory system affect the life of the working class in Britain?"

Here are the steps you need to take.

1. Research and take notes on your topic. Be sure you record the sources from which you take notes.

2. Write a tentative thesis statement. Follow the suggestions in this site.
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html

3. Make an outline of the points supporting your thesis.

4. Write the body of your paper.

5. Write the introduction and conclusion.

6. Proofread, edit, and proofread.