A whole library of possibilities.
534 examples and lessons to explore. Find an approach, follow the thinking, and try it in your own writing.
Answer an Objection with a Concession
A concession recognizes the part of an objection that is reasonable, then explains why the objection does not overturn the writer’s main conclusion.
Integrate a Contrasting Example
Learn how a carefully chosen contrast can sharpen a paragraph’s main point instead of distracting from it.
Distinguish a Reason from a Restatement
Learn to tell whether a sentence supports a paragraph’s claim with a reason or merely says the claim again, then revise a fictional paragraph to add useful support.
Revise an Essay in Useful Passes
A focused method for revising an essay by making separate decisions about purpose, structure, support, and sentences.
Expand a Thin Draft with Substance
Learn to strengthen a thin paragraph by adding the reasoning, example, or context a reader needs—not extra sentences that merely repeat the point.
Build a useful topic sentence
A useful topic sentence makes a specific paragraph-level claim and shows how that claim advances the essay’s thesis.
Split a Paragraph with Two Jobs
When one paragraph shifts from describing a problem to proposing a solution, use that change in purpose to choose a clear boundary.
Check whether a paraphrase preserves meaning
A practical method for comparing a paraphrase with its supplied original, focusing on scope, emphasis, and uncertainty.
Write Transitions Through Ideas
Learn to connect sections by showing how the idea in one prepares for, changes, or complicates the idea in the next.
Check a Draft Against the Assignment
A practical method for turning assignment instructions into a revision checklist, testing a draft against each requirement, and making focused changes.
Write a Process Article for a Beginner
Learn to turn a writing task into a clear sequence of prerequisites, actions, and checks. A fictional example shows how to revise vague advice into usable instructions.
Write a Review Using Clear Criteria
Learn to distinguish a work’s content from your evaluation of it, then support a focused review with clear criteria and specific examples.