Sometimes we can only write so much in an essay. When a teacher wants a specific number of pages and we've done all the work we can, it's time to get creative. There are several little tricks that will make an essay look longer than it actually is.
Instructions
1. Know the requirements of the essay. Be certain that you know how many pages are expected before you start filling out the space in the paper. If you only need to add a half page, there are more subtle ways of adding length than a paper that needs two extra pages.
2. Reread your essay and look for areas where you can add padding to your work. One way to fluff up an essay is to write it all in the passive voice. This method adds a few extra words per sentence. Another option is to expand topics you didn't cover in depth.
3. Double space your entire work. Double spacing is the easiest way to increase the length of your essay. This method pushes the writing to its longest. However if your paper is already double spaced, try to make it double and a half. Never do triple space because it becomes obvious.
4. Increase the size of your font. If your entire essay is written in 10-point font, jack it up to a 12 point. Go higher than a 12-point font though, and the paper begins to look odd and like you are trying to beef it up. Larger fonts are usually too big, but 12.5 is a possibility.
5. Indent every paragraph. This will tack a great deal of space onto the end of your essay.
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