An argumentative essay is a piece of writing in which the author states an argument and supports it using evidence. An argumentative essay is also known as an expository essay, a position essay, or an opinion essay. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show you how to structure an argumentative essay. I’ll also… [Read More]
How to Write an Image Analysis Essay in 6 Easy Steps
Writing an analysis of a picture can be a little daunting, especially if analyzing and essay writing are not your strengths. Not to worry. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to do it, even if you’re a beginner. To write an effective visual analysis, all you need to do is break the image into parts… [Read More]
How to Stop Essay Writing Procrastination in 4 Simple Steps
Is your paper due soon, and yet you find yourself doing everything and anything in the world except writing it? You clean your place, you check your phone, then you clean your desk, then you cook. Anything to avoid writing that essay. In this article, I’ll reveal to you the real reason you’re procrastinating and… [Read More]
How to Write a Thesis Statement – Tutorial with Examples
A thesis statement for an argumentative essay is found in the first paragraph and consists of the main point followed by several supporting points. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, I’ll guide you through writing a thesis statement for your essay – step by step. Thesis vs Thesis Statement First, I should explain the… [Read More]
The Biggest Time Waster in Essay Writing Every Student Should Know About
If you’re like me, you want your essays done as quickly as possible. But if you are in the habit of doing what I call Excessive “Research,” then it may take you hours before you’ve even written your first page, because you’re so busy looking up stuff on the Internet. Have you ever done this?… [Read More]
Thesis Statement, Anyone? The Power of a Strong Opening Paragraph
The stronger your Thesis Statement, the easier your life writing the rest of the essay. That’s why you should probably spend about as much time writing your thesis statement as it takes you to write the body of the paper. If your opening paragraph (which should include your thesis statement and, preferably, nothing else) is… [Read More]
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]
