Your professors will always judge you on the quality of your essays. Sometimes this is all they’ve got. They don’t always get a fair impression of all their students simply because not everyone participates in class. If you need a quick boost to your grade and to your professor’s opinion of your intellectual abilities, here… [Read More]
How to Write a Body Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
The body of an essay is where you present evidence to support your thesis, your main point. A body paragraph is the main building block of this vital part of your essay. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show you how to write great body paragraphs for an argumentative essay. If you learn… [Read More]
6 Simple Ways to Improve Sentence Structure In Your Essays
Has your teacher or professor ever marked your sentences as “awkward,” “verbose,” or “wordy,” or “redundant,” or something to that effect? If so, then the grade you received definitely suffered. Use the techniques I’m about to show you to avoid these annoying notes that keep you from getting excellent grades. Let’s dive right in and… [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]
5 Myths About Essay Writing that Rob You of Confidence
Myth #1: Other Students are So Much Better at Essay Writing Don’t worry – they’re not. It is very human to assume that other people have things better and easier than we do. This is a secret myth. Remember a simple rule in life: The More Personal Something Seems, the More Universal it Probably Is… [Read More]
3 Power Tips on Writing Essays Quickly and Easily
You sit down to write an essay. You just had a burger with fries and a milk shake, and you’re already feeling a bit drowsy. You’re thinking of the first sentence to write, when suddenly your phone rings, and it’s your friend just calling for no reason asking you what you’re doing because she’s bored…. [Read More]
Writing Essays still a Challenge?
Hey. Tutor Phil here. I’ve taught college-level composition, tutored writing for a while, and I’ve come to this conclusion: writing essays is still a challenge for many students. During my teaching years, I’ve taught two different courses: Freshman Composition and Introduction to Literature. Well, my English I students (Freshman Comp.) were able to put together… [Read More]
