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]
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 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]
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]
