Add a stronger thesis statement
Expand each main idea with more supporting details
Include specific examples
Add relevant facts, statistics, or evidence
Explain how each example supports your point
Use topic sentences for every paragraph
Add background information where needed
Include counterarguments and responses
Break complex ideas into smaller points
Add transitions between paragraphs
Use more precise and varied vocabulary
Define important terms
Include quotes from credible sources
Analyze the meaning of quotes or evidence
Add more body paragraphs if appropriate
Develop each paragraph with multiple sentences
Compare and contrast related ideas
Discuss causes and effects
Add historical or contextual information
Answer the questions who, what, when, where, why, and how
Revise short sentences into fuller, more detailed ones