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    The "they say / I say" framework just saved my essay-writing life 🙌

    I need to share this revelation I had in office hours yesterday. I'm a junior, and I've been writing essays for years. I thought I was pretty good at it. But my TA just pointed out something so obvious that I can't believe I never saw it. She said my essays are just "I say" over and over. I say...
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    Got my first C ever on an essay. What does "too descriptive" even mean?

    I need help. I just got my first college essay back (it was for an intro to psych class), and I got a C. I'm honestly in shock. I worked so hard on it. I did the reading, I had a thesis, I had evidence. I thought it was good. But my TA's feedback says: "This is too descriptive. You need to be...
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    How to actually get your money back when the paper is garbage?

    The "skip revision, dispute first" tip is KEY. These companies drag out revisions past the dispute window and then you're stuck. My friend lost $400 that way. Tebberty is absolutely right—if the product is fundamentally wrong, don't give them a chance to waste your time. Go straight to your...
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    How to write a stellar comparative essay: finding the right balance

    Nigel, this is great! I'm a political science major and we do comparative essays CONSTANTLY (comparing countries, policies, theories). My advice: The thesis is everything. A good comparative thesis does three things: Names the two things being compared States the basis for comparison (theme...
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    What are the most common mistakes students make in their essays?

    Olivia, my biggest mistake is trying to sound smart about things I don't fully understand. Like I'll vaguely reference a theory I half-remember from class and hope the professor doesn't notice I have no idea what I'm talking about. Spoiler: they always notice. My poli sci prof once circled a...
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    How to structure a law school or graduate-level essay?

    I survived the first month of law school, but barely. I have my first legal writing assignment due next week, and I am completely lost. My professor keeps yelling "IRAC! IRAC! IRAC!" but I'm still not sure I'm doing it right. In undergrad, I could write a pretty good essay. Thesis, evidence...
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