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link to Power Words Every Essay Writer Must Know How to Use

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...

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link to Three Simple Rules of Using Contractions You Must Know

Three Simple Rules of Using Contractions You Must Know

The way you use contractions (e.g. "Do not" vs "Don’t") tells your reader a lot about you. If you are not clear on how to use them, You may convey that you haven’t done a lot of writing in...

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link to Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules, Common Mistakes, Examples

Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules, Common Mistakes, Examples

Subject-Verb Agreement is a rule that states that the verb must take the number of the subject. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be in...

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link to There vs They’re vs Their – Which to Choose? When to Use?

There vs They’re vs Their – Which to Choose? When to Use?

These words sound the same, but have totally different meanings. And if you keep confusing them with one another in your essays, then: Your grade will suffer Your professor will think that you...

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link to Run-on Sentence – A Grade Destroyer to Run From

Run-on Sentence – A Grade Destroyer to Run From

Are you a good runner? If so - good for you. Just make sure your sentences aren’t. Here’s why: One run-on sentence can drive your grade down a full letter This one mistake shows your...

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link to A Grade Destroyer Every Student Must Know About

A Grade Destroyer Every Student Must Know About

You spilled a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to finally get your essay down. You proofread it, and it seemed smooth. You get it back and, oh horror, your grade is at least a letter grade lower than...

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Tutor Phil is a master educator who has taught English academic and professional writing at a university, as a private tutor, and now as an online content creator. He is a published author and has put together a complete essay writing system that is available on this website. Yes, you can learn essay writing easily!

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