The easiest way to write an essay conclusion is to simply restate your main points, using different words and phrases to avoid sounding repetitive. That said, restatement is not the only conclusion writing technique. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, I’ll teach you six different techniques to write a conclusion paragraph for an expository… [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
How to Write a Synthesis Essay – Illustrated Tutorial
A synthesis essay is an advanced type of an essay you may have to write in college. So, if you’re a little confused, not to worry – you’ve come to the right place. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this illustrated tutorial, I’ll teach you how to write a synthesis essay, step by step. So, what… [Read More]
What Is an Argumentative Essay? Illustrated Guide & Sample
An argumentative essay is a piece of writing in which the author states an argument and supports it using evidence. An argumentative essay is also known as an expository essay, a position essay, or an opinion essay. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show you how to structure an argumentative essay. I’ll also… [Read More]
How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay on Any Topic
If you’re writing a compare and contrast essay, and you’re a little overwhelmed, it’s totally understandable. This type of an essay has one of the trickiest structures. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, I’ll show you how to write a compare and contrast essay step-by-step. You’ll also learn several ways to structure it. Let’s… [Read More]
How to Expand an Essay – 4 Tips to Increase the Word Count
Do you feel that you’ve written all you could in this essay, but it’s still short of the word count requirement? Maybe you need to add a few hundred or even a thousand words. If so, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show you how to increase… [Read More]
How to Write Strong Body Paragraphs in an Essay
A body paragraph in an essay consists of three parts: topic sentence, explanation, and one or more examples. The topic sentence summarizes your paragraph completely and perfectly. The explanation is used to discuss and clarify the main point of your paragraph. And examples illustrate the point. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show… [Read More]
