Verify that the essay has a factual, straightforward tone. Support each point with clear evidence. Focus on expressing a personal opinion instead of providing evidence. Ensure that each paragraph has a clearly stated point.

Add a sentence to the ending that summarizes the writer’s topic. Add a sentence to the middle that reflects on the writer’s experiences. Revise the final sentence to have a different tone.

Check the four best choices,

1. add transitions.
2. vary sentence structure.
3. change you to I.
4. combine related sentences.
5. include descriptions.
6. make sentences a similar length.

Use a three-step process to identify supporting details.

1. Step 1: Identify the topic.
2. Step 2: Identify what the author is saying about the topic.
3. Step 3: Identify details that support or explain the main idea.
4. Step 1: Identify the topic.
5. Step 2: Identify what the author is saying about the topic.

Writing that effectively uses descriptive detail will allow a reader to do more than merely see words on a page. Original description gives writing a sense of honesty and believability, while concise details can help enhance your focus.

There are six main types of supporting details: descriptions, vocabulary, proof, voices, explanation, and importance.

Top ten tips for writing notes

1. Date your notes and make the main topic visible.
2. Don’t write everything down – write down the important points.
3. Make short notes of the examples given.
4. Use colour.
5. Use illustrations and drawing.
6. Use headings and sub-headings.
7. Keep your sentences short.
8. If you need to see how things are connected, consider using mindmaps.

Supporting Details provide information to clarify, prove, or explain the main idea. These details. demonstrate the validity of the main idea. They often list parts, aspects, steps, or examples of the main idea. Or sometimes they may list the causes of it, effects from it, or ways in which it shows itself to be true.

Evidence vs. Evidence is the facts used to support the claim. Citation tells the reader where the writer got the facts. Just because a writer does not cite her or his sources, does not mean she or he has no evidence.

A claim must be arguable but stated as a fact. It must be debatable with inquiry and evidence; it is not a personal opinion or feeling. A claim defines your writing’s goals, direction, and scope. A good claim is specific and asserts a focused argument.