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How to Write an Introduction that will Wow your Teacher

Practical tips on how to write an introduction for your next essay.

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How to Prevent Procrastination while Studying

Here are 11 science-based tips on how to stay focused on your studies.

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How to Start an Essay (When you Don’t know what to Write)

Sometimes the first sentence is the hardest. Here’s your solution.

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How to Find Scholarly Sources Online (For Free)

A simple guide to getting those scholarly sources you need for your next paper.

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My Perfect Paragraph Structure Formula

This is one of my biggest and best tricks for writing amazing in-depth essays.

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Should you get Grammarly? Here’s my Opinion.

I take a look at the arguments on both sides of this topic.

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How to Paraphrase like a Pro to Get Top Grades

Paraphrasing is hard – but I’ve got it down to an art with this simple formula.

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How to Edit your Essay to Get 13% Higher Grades

Research shows appropriate editing will grow your grade by 13%. Here’s how.

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How to Write Conclusions with my 5 Cs Conclusion Method

End your essay in style with this simple effective method for writing conclusions.

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