When I write my essays, I try to incorporate my point of view and my experiences. When citing evidence to support your claim, try elaborating on it more so the reader better understands your writing and how the quote or paraphrase fits in with your claim. A small detail, but this one helps if you need a few extra words-- when writing words like 'it's' or 'they're', try expanding them into two words, like 'it is' or 'they are'. It can really help you if you need just a couple of extra words.
