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September 23, 2010 By TutorPhil 4 Comments

Can You Go from More General to More Specific in Your Essays? You Better…

Does this sound familiar? You sit down to write, cursing the world, asking yourself why you have to write this stupid essay. You manage to come up with a couple of sentences; then a paragraph; and then it happens. You’re out of ideas. You’re stuck. You have nowhere to go. Game over. What do you… [Read More]

Filed Under: Essay Writing Tips Tagged With: Essay, essay writing, general to specific, sentences

September 19, 2010 By TutorPhil 16 Comments

Three Simple Rules of Using Contractions You Must Know

  The way you use contractions (e.g. Do not vs Don’t) tells your reader a lot about you. If you are not clear on how to use them, You will convey that you haven’t done a lot of writing in your life Your language may sound unnatural Your sentences may lose some of their power… [Read More]

Filed Under: Grammar, Videos Tagged With: contractions, Essay, grammar

August 30, 2010 By TutorPhil 3 Comments

How to Write an Essay? Focus and Dominate

Today I’d like to teach you a few simple concepts that will: Save you lots of unnecessary effort Get you on a fast-track to learning how to write an essay quickly and easily Teach you what really makes a difference in essay writing You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: It takes a lot of… [Read More]

Filed Under: Getting It Done Tagged With: Essay, essay structure, how to write an essay, opening paragraph, thesis

August 27, 2010 By TutorPhil 4 Comments

Run-on Sentence – A Grade Destroyer to Run From

Are you a good runner? If so – good for you. Just make sure your sentences aren’t. Here’s why: One run-on sentence can drive your grade down a full letter This one mistake shows your professor that your grammar needs a lot of work It makes you come across as a total beginner, even if… [Read More]

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August 23, 2010 By TutorPhil 2 Comments

Want Higher Grades on Your Essays? Make This Power Word Your Own

Providing a balanced perspective is a mark of a smart and experienced writer. Today I’ll introduce you to a word that you already know, but whose power you may not have realized until now. It will allow you to: Show your professor how smart you are Convey that you are unbiased and value other people’s… [Read More]

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August 9, 2010 By TutorPhil 4 Comments

Don’t Submit Your Essay Without Taking This Simple Step

Do you receive high grades for your essays consistently? If yes, then drop me a line – I’d like to congratulate you. If, on the other hand, you’re struggling, or your essay grades are not where you want them to be, then keep reading. Would you like to achieve the following quickly and easily? Improve… [Read More]

Filed Under: Sentences Tagged With: Essay, expository essays, sentences

August 2, 2010 By TutorPhil 19 Comments

How to Cut Out Paragraphs of Needless Work in 1 Easy Step

Yes, this blog post is about Introductions and Conclusions. Have I hammered you enough about these little essay bits? I hope so, because I want you to understand a few things about them that will make your essay writing life a little easier. Here they are: Introductions make it harder for your professor to identify… [Read More]

Filed Under: Getting It Done, Introductions and Conclusions, Paragraphs Tagged With: Essay, essay conclusion, Essay Introduction, essay writing, paragraph, thesis, thesis statement

July 28, 2010 By TutorPhil 36 Comments

The Easiest Way to Learn How to Use a Comma

A comma (,) is one of the two most commonly used punctuation marks (along with a period). It is also a source of a lot of frustration for the graders of essays and term papers. Why? A skipped comma may mean that the writer is in a rush A comma used in a wrong way… [Read More]

Filed Under: Grammar, Punctuation, Sentences Tagged With: Essay, essay writing, grammar, How to use a comma, punctuation, sentences, writing essays

July 23, 2010 By TutorPhil 2 Comments

3 Power Tips on Writing Essays Quickly and Easily

You sit down to write an essay. You just had a burger with fries and a milk shake, and you’re already feeling a bit drowsy. You’re thinking of the first sentence to write, when suddenly your phone rings, and it’s your friend just calling for no reason asking you what you’re doing because she’s bored…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Getting It Done Tagged With: Essay, essays, How to Begin, how to write an essay, writing essays

July 20, 2010 By TutorPhil 21 Comments

How to Stop Procrastinating and Get Your Essay Down in No Time

Your essay is due this week. You sit down to write. You open your word processor and start staring at the blank page. The excruciating agony of coming up with stuff to write begins. You sit there for a minute, maybe typing a few words. And then you realize that you have almost a whole… [Read More]

Filed Under: Getting It Done, Thesis Statement Tagged With: Essay, how to write an essay, procrastination, thesis, thesis statement, writing essays

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