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Need help writing an essay? Piecing together paragraphs and a thesis like Dr. Frankenstein? Whether you’re practicing for the ACT Writing section or working on a book report, Shmoop’s Essay Lab will walk you through it step-by-step!
Essay Lab, Explained
What is Essay Lab?
Essay Lab is a tool to help students brainstorm, outline, write, and refine school papers and college application essays. Here's just a sample of what it includes:
Step-by-step guidance through essay writing
Writing tips, examples, and explanations along the way
Thesis statement development
Essay Lab, Explained
Essays we help with
- Writing an Analysis
- Descriptive Essays
- Book Reports
- Thesis Statements
- College Essays
- Persuasive Essays
- Reviews and Critical Evaluations
- SAT and ACT Writing Prep
- Writing to your Pen Pal