Having to write an essay on a subject you don't know very well can be a tough test, so finding the right words to fill the essay could make it seem like you're scrambling to write something, anything, that vaguely resembles an essay.. When all seems lost, this guide could help you resolve the situation.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Make the Wise Look Longer
Step 1. Be reasonable and well informed
Quantity can never replace quality in your teacher's eyes. It is always better to write a short but well-written essay than a long one just because it has been filled with meaningless chatter. He took into account before experimenting with this method! Additionally, some of these methods listed on this page may be considered by the institution to be attempts at cheating or intellectual listlessness, and may give you trouble with your teacher or professor. In some schools or universities this may be enough to be expelled, even permanently. Find out about the rules of your institution and take it into account.
- It is not recommended to use all of these steps suggested below. It will reveal itself as "an obvious attempt to stretch the soup" and it will be a failure. If your work ends up being too long (a possibility, if you overdo it), then remove some of the steps. Instead, if you have the opposite problem of writing too much, check not to do what we suggest here!
- Realize that if you can read this article, your teacher or professor can too.
- Trying to apply many of these methods (especially font size and margin changes) in a university course will most likely end up being a failure.
Method 2 of 3: Formatting Options
Step 1. Format the header
In the upper right corner, write your name, date, title, class, and the name and surname of your teacher. Write each element on its own line.
Step 2. Format the title
Once you have chosen the title for your essay, write it at the top of the page. Choose a large font - you can also make it bold underlined. If the title is long, break it in the middle so that it takes two lines instead of one. However, be cautious because if it ends up being too big it will be obvious that you are trying to stretch your essay.
Step 3. Use the line break
Whenever you need to return, hit enter twice. Since your paper is probably spacious, you will gain two more lines - two fewer lines to write! This can be done after the header, after the title, and between paragraphs.
Step 4. Pay attention to the font and size
Your teacher will most likely make you use Times New Roman, at 12pt. If you're only going to make a hard copy, set 12, 5 (or 12, 3) instead. Of course, ignoring their preferences would be a great risk. Or, do a "Find and Replace" and replace all periods and commas with a 14 pt Font. It is not noticeable when reading, but it makes the theme appear longer.
If allowed, use "Lucida Sans Typewriter". This is a large 12 pt font. If you need a simpler font, use "Arial" or "Euphemia UCAS", which are equally large. Do not use light fonts, such as "Gill Sans light", as they will make the theme shorter
Step 5. Use line spacing
In Word 2007 and 2010, select all the text in your theme, then click Home → Paragraph → and look for the small icon that appears to be "stretching" the text. You can customize the leading spaces however you want: 2, 25 will not look very different from 2, 0.
Step 6. Move the margins
Change the margins of your paper just enough that you don't notice it. The margin at the bottom of the page is usually the easiest to change.
Step 7. Focus on the space between characters
This is a little less common, so it will work. click on Format → Font, go to Spacing, and select Expanded Spacing. This makes the space between the letters a little wider and you don't notice much.
Step 8. Bold important words and phrases
Bold takes up more space. After you have transcribed your essay, highlight a bold part of it. Highlight only part of the text, and don't make your intentions too obvious.
Be careful, as some teachers don't want bold or underlining in their papers
Step 9. Make use of footer headers
It can help you raise the bottom margin of the page, which means less space available on a page, so less to write.
- Add information like the page number and your name on the bottom, which has a handy function but also moves the bottom margin up to make the page smaller. Don't write right on the bottom, leave a line or two to make some space and give you the option to move the margin up.
- Make sure you don't put your name twice on the first page.
Method 3 of 3: Text and Content Choices
Step 1. Make use of arguments and conclusions
Reaffirm your opinion in a sentence at the end of each paragraph. Don't use the same sentence word for word, but confirming your first sentence at the end of the paragraph can have the effect of giving it a thoughtful, professional, and well-thought-out tone, as well as making it longer. However, it might also annoy if the corrector is looking for details, and you notice how the practice is repeated throughout the theme. Use it at your own risk!
Step 2. Avoid using contractions
Use as little as possible.
Step 3. Write down all numbers less than 10 in full
You should always do this (instead of writing 1, 2, 3 etc.). Since this is a necessary practice in formal writing, it will not only make the essay seem longer, it will also make it better, in a certain way.
Step 4. Reduce the use of pronouns (even implications)
Instead of saying "(we) went swimming" try using "my brother, my sister and I went swimming". But be careful, as this will make your essay very verbose very easily and the quality and readability of the essay can be hurt if you overdo it.
Step 5. Make use of lots of quotes
Instead of just giving it a taste, include the entire quote before you go and explain it. But make sure you find a way to reconnect to your starting thesis, because if you don't, the professor will let you know with a note
Step 6. Be verbose
Instead of saying "this painting is red", write "this magnificent work of art is full of warm and vibrant colors like red, brown and mahogany". In addition to lengthening your essay, you can give the impression that you are really passionate, which no doubt helps! As with the other solutions, don't abuse them; you risk that the paper will be redundant or bowed.
- Choose long words over shorter synonyms.
- If you have trouble finding longer words, you can use Word's thesaurus to lengthen the whole thing.
Step 7. Draw conclusions
Conclusions don't have to be limited to one paragraph. A good way to squeeze out another page or half, depending on the length of the rest of the work, is to add conclusions that simply summarize the text of the paper. Next, add other conclusions that sum up and take stock of your thesis.
Advice
- Use lots of descriptive synonyms to make your essay sound better and longer.
- If the last sentence of the paragraph ends near the end of the line, add a word or two to reach the next line (adjectives are your best friend!).
- Don't use abbreviations. For example, write "United States of America" instead of "USA"
- Most of the margins are 1 ". Increase it to 1, 15", 1, 2 ", or even 1, 25". However, use this method at your own risk. The margins at 1.25 "will be more conspicuous.
- Double-space after each period. This is a once in vogue writing technique that is outdated but still reigns so much confusion that you might be forgiven for "not knowing".
- Divide larger paragraphs into two or more smaller paragraphs. This will also make the text more readable for the teacher.
- Make a page as a cover. It helps to increase the volume and gives the finishing touch.
- Add photographs, and align them with the text.
- Make sure each paragraph has a central sentence, supporting your reasoning, and a conclusion / transition sentence.
- Add words and sentences that do not alter the meaning, as explanatory clauses.
Warnings
- Consider whether making your essay seem longer is worth the possible problems or disrespect for the professor. Rather than looking for ways to deceive your teacher, it may take less time and effort to complete your essay honestly and fairly.
- Many of these tips are considered deceptions, especially when taken together, so don't go overboard in applying them.
- With that in mind, if your teacher wants you to review these settings, don't be upset. Reformatting your paper - or counting the words - is a matter of a click.
- Make sure you are not violating the teacher's instructions regarding margins, font sizes, spaces etc. If these are specified (and careful teachers will often), violating the rules will result in a worse grade or failure.
- If your teacher or professor has worked or still works as an editor, forget all this. In fact, your teacher or professor will probably only notice everything if he or she has also been a student.
- As mentioned, these tips may be considered cheating by some professors, so don't use them all, just a few.
