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This video offers some rules of thumb for writing a good introduction. It covers everything from tone (confidence is key!) to phrases and clichés to avoid (no need to tell the reader you’re writing an essay—they already know that), and where to put (and not to put) that all-important thesis statement.
Descriptive Essay Example Videos 1 videos
This video defines a descriptive essay—it’s just what it sounds like. It covers what makes a strong descriptive essay—from providing unique d...
Essay Types Videos 14 videos
This video covers what makes a strong analysis essay—you don’t even have to like the material to write a good one. With this kind of essay, it�...
Who doesn’t love a good argument? There’s something invigorating about persuading someone to come around to your point of view. And hey—if yo...
This video defines a descriptive essay—it’s just what it sounds like. It covers what makes a strong descriptive essay—from providing unique d...
Writing Elements and Process Videos 47 videos
If you copy this video description in its entirety and paste it somewhere else on the Internet, we will be none too pleased. And trust us—we will...
Conclusions are key. Without them, we feel incomplete, unfinished, and lonely. Okay, that might be a little dramatic, but you get the idea: everyth...
Cause: You watch this video. Effect: You’ll be our best friend 4EVA. (We promise we don’t say that to everybody.)