If you’re planning to take the VCLA (Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment) test or have failed the writing or the summary part and want to pass it the next time, you’ve come to the right place. This article is a step-by-step tutorial on how to pass the VCLA writing test, including the summary and the… [Read More]
How to Write a Thesis Statement – Step by Step Guide
Writing a strong, clear thesis statement can be challenging for a beginner. Not to worry. Pour yourself a hot drink and dive into this guide where I’ll teach you 3 simple steps to writing a thesis statement. Thesis vs Thesis Statement I should explain the difference between a Thesis and a Thesis Statement. Let me… [Read More]
Lead Sentences – How to Use Them to Improve Your Essay Writing
What are lead sentences and how do you use them to improve your essay writing? Hi, I’m Tutor Phil, and if you’ve ever watched some of my other videos or read my blog at TutorPhil.com, then you probably have a pretty good idea of how to start writing an essay. You start out with a… [Read More]
Video Q&A 4 – How to Develop an Essay about Electronic Communication
In this video I want to show you how to develop a thesis statement and a topic sentence for an essay about the benefits of electronic communication. This excellent question came in from Mariam, and you can learn a ton here. Enjoy. Questions? Comments? Leave your feedback below…
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]