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]
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]
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]
How to Write a Shakespearean Sonnet – Step by Step
To write a Shakespearean sonnet, you need to know how it is constructed and then imitate its argumentative style, structure, and rhyme scheme. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through writing a sonnet in Shakespearean style. We’ll first take a quick look at how a Shakespearean sonnet works and then… [Read More]
