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The “P-E-E-L” Method for Essays

[P]oint • State the factor or main point.

[E]xplanation • Elaborate what the factor is about. Imagine you’re explaining it to someone who has not studied it. Make it as clear as possible to help him/her to understand.

[E]xamples • Give examples to support your explanation.

[L]ink • Connect your answer back to what the question is asking for. You should start your link in the next paragraph by clearly stating how it answers the question. Use the same phrasing shown in the question.

I wish I'd had this when I was still in English Comp II. Seriously. This would have helped so much. I had enough trouble with the topics for the essays as it was without dealing with the struggle to actually write it.

It’s essay writing season for tons of students!

After being a college writing tutor for over a year, I thought I would share my advice with all you awesome people on tumblr. This is how I write essays, but if you’ve got more tips, feel free to add them below. 

Happy writing. You can do it!

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