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What are you writing about? (e.g., "The impact of social media on attention spans.")

If you get stuck on a sentence, write and keep moving. 4. Refining (The "Cleanup") hash out

What is your main argument? Try to summarize it in one sentence. What are you writing about

Does each paragraph naturally lead into the next? Use transition words like However, Furthermore, Consequently. What are you writing about? (e.g.

Start with a "hook" (a stat or a bold claim), give a little context, and end with your thesis. Body Paragraphs (3-Part Rule): Point A: First supporting reason. Point B: Counter-argument or second reason. Point C: Evidence/Expert opinion or third reason.

Swap out weak phrases like "is good at" for "excels in."