Eight steps from a sentence that works to an essay that argues. One step at a time, and each one ends with you writing something and being told exactly what it is missing.
Start climbing — Pointing backPut the words in an order English will accept.
Not written yetWrite one sentence that says one thing.
Not written yetChoose the exact word, then cut everything doing no work.
Not written yetGive the other side its due, then say what you think.
Not written yetBuild a paragraph that holds together from first line to last.
Carry an objection through your own argument without losing it.
Not written yetLay out an essay before writing a word of it.
Not written yetWeigh two positions and come down on one.
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