VI covers the basics very well. I'd offer a couple other "been there" suggestions:
1) once you have all your raw tracks on the computer, make a backup of the untouched tracks and keep it safe. Work with a copy going forward so you can always start again with any or all tracks.
2) Don't record with effects on anything other than guitars (and then only if a specific key effect is needed, i.e., a delay or something). This, of course, doesn't include overdrive/distortion which is part of the original guitar tone. You can always add reverb, and other goodies to guitar in the mixdown for subtle effect.
3) A great tip for vocal tracks to is double the vocal (i.e., copy the lead vocal track to a new track) and delay the second vocal track about 50-100ms to thicken. Here's a great article on recording/mixing vocals:
Recording Vocals.
4) Consider the "space" of the recording. You're in stereo, so consider the stereo image and pan things accordingly -- spread out the instruments. Be careful on panning vocals, particularly harmonies, as these can sound really different (and often not good) if they are spread too much.
5) and finally, when doing your mixdown, find a CD you like that is similar to the band you're recording and listen to the mix on that CD. Listen to how "up front" or "tucked back" the lead and harmony vocals are, listen to how dynamics are added to choruses or bridges by adding another subtle (or sometimes not so subtle) instrument (another guitar line, a high synth run, a triangle, shakers, etc.), and how the eq sounds (bright, airy, dark, bass heavy, etc.).
I'm also a fan of any and all "assists" in recording, which includes the use of Autotune. A recording is like a painting, not a live performance. You have the luxury of getting it "right." I don't advocate making someone sound like something they are not, but if you have an otherwise useful vocal with a flat or sharp note here or there, there's no reason not to correct it and move on. But also beware the tragic sound of perfection -- some flaws become the most interesting part of a recording.
Have fun, and buckle in for many hours of tweaking and mixing -- it's addictive.