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November 29, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Write a Personal Statement for a College Application

I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I will guide you through writing a winning personal statement, also known as a college essay.  A personal statement that you have to include with your application to a college or program will generally be one of three types: Type 1. Common Application essay  This is a response… [Read More]

Filed Under: Essay Structure, Essay Writing Tips, Power Words, Sample

November 17, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Paraphrase in an Essay – Tutorial with Examples

Paraphrasing is expressing the contents of a passage in different words. It allows the student to use other people’s content without copying or plagiarizing.  I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, I’ll show you a simple 5-step paraphrasing strategy and give you 10 examples of effective paraphrasing.  How to Paraphrase Here are five steps to… [Read More]

Filed Under: Paragraphs, Power Words, Style, Writing Tips

October 30, 2020 By TutorPhil 13 Comments

How to Write a Summary of an Article in 5 Easy Steps

When you’re summarizing, you’re simply trying to express something in fewer words. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, I’ll show you how to summarize an article, step by step.  Without further ado, here are your… Five Steps to Writing a Great Article Summary Step 1. Identify your summary goal This is a crucial step… [Read More]

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October 27, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

6 Most Effective Prewriting Strategies for College Students

Prewriting is an activity that allows the student to get enough ideas to confidently begin writing an essay or a research paper.  I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll give you six most effective prewriting strategies that will: Save you time Get your ideas flowing Result in a well-written essay or paper So, if… [Read More]

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October 25, 2020 By TutorPhil 4 Comments

How to Use Transitions in an Essay – Tutorial with Examples

One of your main tasks in writing an essay is to help the reader make connections and understand your writing well. Transitions allow you to do that. They help ensure that the reading process flows smoothly.  I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show you how to use transitions effectively in your essays and… [Read More]

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October 24, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Write a Character Analysis Essay in 7 Steps

To analyze a character in a story (whether it’s a book or film) essentially means to discuss three things: What the character was like before the adventure How the character responded to the inevitable challenges  How the character transformed as a result of the adventure It is very rare that a character in a story… [Read More]

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October 11, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Write a Film Analysis Essay – Step by Step

So, your assignment is to watch a movie and analyze it in an essay. Great! I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show you how to write a film analysis.  In short, to write a film analysis means to: Identify the elements of the film Identify the relationships among those elements Form an argument… [Read More]

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October 1, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Teach Your Child to Write an Essay – Step by Step

Children are naturally creative, and essay writing should come easy to them. But it usually doesn’t.  So, how can you teach your child essay writing while making the process enjoyable for both of you? I’m Tutor Phil, and in this article I’ll show you how to teach your child how to express thoughts on paper,… [Read More]

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September 29, 2020 By TutorPhil 2 Comments

How to Write a 300 Word Essay – Simple Tutorial

If you need to write a 300-word essay, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll guide you through the process step by step. We’ll write a complete essay together, so you’ll have an example of a 300-word essay, as well.  Writing a 300-word essay is a 5-step process…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Essay Structure, Essay Writing Tips, Introductions and Conclusions, Paragraphs, Sample, Thesis Statement, Top Posts

September 26, 2020 By TutorPhil 22 Comments

Power Words Every Essay Writer Must Know How to Use

When it comes to essay writing, some words are especially powerful. I call them Power Words.  I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, you’ll harness the power of four such words. What can power words do for you? Great question!  Power words can help you: Get your ideas flowing Make a better impression on your… [Read More]

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