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Harvard University
B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Harvard University
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Duke University
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A strong thesis is the foundation of persuasive writing, and tutors can guide you through the process of crafting one that's specific, arguable, and compelling. They'll help you move beyond vague claims to precise statements that take a clear position on your topic. With personalized feedback, tutors can show you how to revise weak thesis statements and ensure your argument is clear from the start, setting up your entire essay for success.
Effective organization depends on your audience and topic, but common strategies include building from strongest to weakest argument (or vice versa), organizing by counterarguments, or arranging ideas by complexity. Tutors can help you analyze your specific arguments and determine which structure will be most persuasive for your purpose. They'll also guide you in using transitions and topic sentences to make your reasoning easy to follow, so readers stay engaged with your position.
Strong evidence goes beyond just citing sources—it requires careful selection, explanation, and connection to your argument. Tutors can help you evaluate which pieces of evidence are most relevant and powerful for your specific claim, and teach you how to introduce and analyze evidence rather than simply dropping it into your essay. They'll show you how to explain the significance of your evidence so readers understand why it matters, turning supporting material into genuine persuasive power.
Addressing counterarguments actually strengthens your persuasive writing by showing you've thought critically about your topic and aren't ignoring valid opposing points. Tutors can help you identify the strongest counterarguments, present them fairly, and then refute them with evidence and reasoning. Learning to acknowledge and respond to opposing views demonstrates intellectual honesty and makes your own position more credible and persuasive.
Your voice—the unique way you express your ideas—can make your persuasive writing more engaging and authentic. Tutors can help you recognize your natural writing patterns, identify when your tone is appropriate for your audience and purpose, and refine your style without losing genuineness. Through personalized feedback on your drafts, they'll guide you in making choices about word choice, sentence variety, and tone that strengthen your persuasiveness while keeping your writing distinctly yours.
Effective revision goes beyond fixing grammar—it means rethinking your argument, strengthening evidence, and improving clarity. Tutors can teach you to revise strategically: first looking at big-picture issues like thesis clarity and argument strength, then moving to organization and evidence quality, and finally to sentence-level concerns like word choice and tone. With expert guidance, you'll learn to read your own work critically and make revisions that genuinely improve your persuasiveness rather than just fixing surface errors.
Writer's block often stems from unclear thinking about your topic or anxiety about the writing process itself. Tutors can help you work through the thinking phase before you write—developing your position, brainstorming arguments, and organizing ideas so you feel confident starting your draft. They can also teach you low-pressure writing strategies like freewriting and outlining that get words on the page without the pressure of perfection, helping you move past the blank page and into actual writing.
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