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- Common Challenges in Writing a Research Paper - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Jari LitmorenMost students find that writing a research paper is the toughest challenge they face in order to earn their college degree. It is time consuming and brain draining. But at the end, it is one of the unforgettable moments students treasure. Students face several common challenges in writing a ...
Views: 25886 - WordSmiths - Joseph Chinnock - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Joseph ChinnockWordSmiths is a consortium of published and award winning novelists, short story writers and poets. Joseph Chinnock is the director of WordSmiths and can help you get placed with the right writing coach for you and your project. Everyone loves a good story, whether it appears in a novel, ...
Views: 15526(1 vote) - How to write a product review for Clothing - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Bhavesh BhatiaWe all love to try new clothes. Most of us even fancy wearing new clothes every day. We see a lot of changes happening in the fashion industry every day. Along with that, there are numerous companies that are coming up with new clothing and new fabrics almost every hour. It becomes difficult for ...
Views: 15456 - Writing a Sales Letter to Promote Your Business - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Jamie PrenticeSales letters are the foot-in-the-door your company may need when contacting potential clients or a way to announce a new product or service to existing clients. Here are some tips on writing a sales letter that gets results. 1. Personalize it! Whenever possible, make sure you address the ...
Views: 12929(6 votes) - CV, Resume, Portfolio, or Biodata? Confused? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Mike KelleyOriginated from the French word "resumer," resume means a summary of an individual's educational background, relevant work experience, history and achievements. A resume is primarily used when seeking a new job and is sent to the employer in order to introduce an individual and to win a personal ...
Views: 9884 - Constructive Feedback vs. Destructive Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Young KimFeedback is a tricky thing. First of all, a critique or criticism is not necessarily the same things as feedback. What separates criticism and feedback is the intent. The intention of a critique or criticism is to convey an opinion. Some critiques are negative, some positive, some articulate, ...
Views: 9604(5 votes) - Should your resume and cover letter font style and size match? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from roony joeA resume plays a vital role while you are searching for a job. A resume has all the details about your education, work experience, additional qualifications, and your achievements in academics and your organization. The ultimate motto of having the right resume is to get through to a job ...
Views: 9574 - Writing a Speaker Proposal That Gets Noticed - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Wendi McNeillOh yes, the speaker proposal.... You ask yourself, "Where do I start?", "How do I create a proposal that will get noticed out of hundreds of proposals?" Lost in confusion and frustration, you toss together a simple, plain ol' proposal in hopes it will catch the eye of the hiring party. No, no, ...
Views: 9385 - Why Should You Add New Words to Your Vocabulary? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealThere are a lot of good reasons why we should try to improve our vocabulary. When we have a good vocabulary, we not only sound smarter, but we are smarter. We can learn more things. We can understand deeper concepts and learn the connections between various bits of knowledge that we already ...
Views: 8349(7 votes) - Thank You Notes - Five Sample Letters You Can Copy And Helpful Tips, Too - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Christy MurphyHere are a few quick tips for you to remember when sending thank you notes: • Use the word “you” more than the word “I.” It puts the focus on the person you are thanking. • Hand write your thank you notes. If you have poor handwriting, then type business and ...
Views: 7855(2 votes) - Ten Steps to Oratory Eloquence - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAs you hang up the telephone, the icy fingertips of panic grip your stomach; your heart races. Your most recent project was delivered on time, within budget, and is approaching payback one year ahead of schedule. Your industry association wants you to address their annual convention. Relax: ...
Views: 7646(1 vote) - Characteristics of Technical Writing: What Every Technical Writer Needs to Know - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Michael LeeAre you well informed about the characteristics of technical writing? You should be if you want to enjoy its benefits, as technical writing is quite in demand nowadays. Due to the constantly changing technology, companies, blogs and other websites have their hands full. They need all the help ...
Views: 7508(1 vote) - Pros and Cons of Press Release Writing - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Mark LongMany people feel that writing a press release is the key to a successful product or business launch. There are dozens of press release writing services that are willing to help you with writing a press release. Is a press release worth the effort? Should you actually take time out to hire a ...
Views: 7183 - How To Write An interesting Introduction? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from Amy DyslexWhat is an Introduction? Introduction is an opening paragraph of an essay or research paper. It gives an idea about the title or the focus of a piece of writing. It should be designed in an attractive manner in order to grab the attention of the readers. Introduction is an important ...
Views: 7069 - 5 Persuasive Writing Techniques To Remember When Writing Anything - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeePersuasive writing techniques have proven themselves invaluable in the course of history. They have been used to write speeches for campaigns, elections and appeals. They have been used by students begging for second chances, employees hoping to get pay raises, and volunteers asking for sizeable ...
Views: 6575 - JOURNALUTION - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2005 from Sandy GrasonUsing Your Journal to Manifest Based on JOURNALUTION: Journaling to Awaken Your Inner Voice, Heal Your Life, and Manifest Your Dreams By: Sandy Grason In 1992, a singing teacher introduced me to the work of the best-selling author Wayne Dyer. Dr. Dyer’s ideas — especially the notion that we ...
Views: 5913 - The Advantages to Using the APA format - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Abigail SyWriters often are required to use one out of several different formats when writing a paper. For the behavioral and social sciences as well as in education, the APA format is the preferred choice. This format was created by the American Psychological Association in 1929 to establish rules in ...
Views: 5726 - How To Cite A Movie In Movie Essay - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Sam CollierMovie essay writing can be a very interesting assignment because you don’t have to spend hours and hours into research work. To write movie essays, all you have to do is to watch a movie and provide a short review of it. The stage where a student usually gets stuck is how to cite a movie in the ...
Views: 5686 - 5 Common Causes of Writer's Block - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriter's block is a common occurrence for anyone who frequently writes any type of composition. Whether you are trying to write an article or supply useful information in another format on a regular basis this nemesis will occasionally disrupt your progress. What is it that causes these ...
Views: 5615 - 15 Questions to Instantly Help You Write a Tips Booklet - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2004 from Paulette EnsignEveryone has something they want the world to know. A tips booklet is a great way to do that, creating author status and a marketing tool for yourself in the process. You may have considered writing a book. Many people entertain that possibility. Fewer have actually followed through once ...
Views: 5335(1 vote) - How to Write Your Way to Achieving Your Goals! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealMany of the most successful and famous people in the world have one thing in common - they have spent time every day writing down their thoughts and goals! Learn how writing down your goals will increase your ability to be successful. Recently a book came out in my country about the early ...
Views: 5236(2 votes) - Four Outstanding Ideas For Creating Analogy Essay - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Sam CollierAnalogy essays are written for the purpose of comparing two objects, this is why; analogy essays are bit different from the rest of the type of the essay, therefore; students are not able to fetch good grades in their essay exams.Analogy essay works. best when there are unique ideas involved ...
Views: 5228 - Why did Andrew Carnegie Write Gospel of Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Amy DyslexThe Gospel of Wealth, also known as Wealth, was an essay written in 1889 by Andrew Carnegie. He was born in 1835 and was a legendary philanthropist, immensely successful industrialist and businessman. He was the founder of Carnegie Steel Company and is considered second richest man in history. ...
Views: 5176 - How to Write a Resignation Letter: Resigning on a Positive Note - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you’re entertaining thoughts of leaving your current office, you’d better learn how to write a resignation letter the right way. Even if you have one foot already out the door, it is no excuse to submit a shabby letter. Learning how to write a resignation letter properly gives your boss the ...
Views: 5145(2 votes) - Writing a Resignation Letter: Eight Tips for Resigning Elegantly - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from Yaron LaviWhatever the reasons, you've made up your mind to resign and move on. It’s not easy, especially after many years of giving your all to your job and your coworkers. In any case, your first step is to draft a letter of resignation¯a sensitive move that if done improperly can have a strong negative ...
Views: 5070 - Why Did David Write Psalm 23? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Amy DyslexWho was David? It is a known fact that David was a shepherd by virtue of his profession and it is also very well known that he had an amazing voice. Some scriptures go on to describe his voice as sweet as honey and harmonic. Harmonic to the extent that animals would gather around him and the ...
Views: 5001 - Importance of English Language at Work - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Peter SchmitzDespite the quick rise in popularity of Spanish, the dominant language in the United States of America is still English. It does not matter where you work, eventually English is necessary in your job. It is more than just wise, it is necessary to learn English to make yourself more useful to ...
Views: 4972 - Product Review for Electronic Items – How to write - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bhavesh BhatiaThe world is technologically advancing every day. Using latest gadgets and electronic devices has become compulsory to assure a smooth day-to-day life. Everyone needs advanced gadgets almost every minute. Therefore website content writing a good product review for electronic gadgets will help ...
Views: 4971 - The Importance of Suspense in a Novel - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2014 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat makes suspense work in a novel? There’s quite a lot to know about this, but here are some highlights. Every story benefits from some level of suspense. Plot relies on it. For suspense to work well, readers have to care about or be curious about what will happen to one or more characters. ...
Views: 4877 - Most Profitable Topics for eBook Writing - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoOne of the major tasks for the eBook writers is to ensure that the eBook writing gets profits in form of financial, promotional or recognition giving profits on the web. For realizing the objective it is necessary choosing some best topics for the purpose that will give real profits to the ...
Views: 4865 - Step by Step Guide to Write a Compelling Discursive Essay - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Branda JonesDiscursive essays are the most favourite assessment’s form among professors and teachers. Individuals who are not acquainted with discursive essays may find it a bit traumatic to accomplish the entire task beginning from selecting discursive essay topics to finishing it after proofreading and ...
Views: 4832 - Proper Use of Abbreviations in Fiction and Nonfiction - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2014 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorTo abbreviate or not to abbreviate—that is the question. In this day and age of texting, people are becoming adept at using abbreviations. However, this is not appropriate, for the most part, when writing fiction or nonfiction, unless your characters have dialogues that involve texting. You have ...
Views: 4767 - Writing the Rainbow - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpIf you were to disregard all of the file folders, books and scribbled Post-It notes, one of the first things you'd notice about my office is my fondness for The Wizard of Oz. Along the walls and bookshelves are postcards of Dorothy and The Wicked Witch, a stuffed Scarecrow and a Cowardly Lion ...
Views: 4656(2 votes) - Why did George Orwell Write Animal Farm: The Soviet Inspiration - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Amy DyslexGeorge Orwell also known as Eric Arthur Blair wrote the Animal Farm during World War II and it was published in 1945. He was a democratic socialist and has written the Animal Farm to criticize the Stalin era. The major events in the book are based on Soviet Union. Orwell doesn’t criticize the ...
Views: 4624 - Student’s Life Is Much Busy & Hectic - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Common ManIt has been observed that in the end of the semestermost of the students get worried about their assignments and tasks. As student’s life is much busy and hectic too, so in the end of the semester or term they are not enough able to concentrate on the assignments. In this situation most of the ...
Views: 4577 - Role Of Art Gallery In The Present Age - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Link ManagerArt gallery is a space where various forms of art are displayed to public. The various art are sculpture, handloom, photographs, illustrations, installation art and applied arts. Works of various artists are exhibited in a room or cluster of rooms in a series so that art lovers can evaluate and ...
Views: 4566(1 vote) - A Powerful Vocabulary Will Change Your Life - by Studies show that your word-power determines your earning power, your skill in self-expression determines your status in life.
The link between your vocabulary and your income is universally recognized. Researchers have discovered that college students with the lowest vocabulary scores usually ...
Views: 4564 - Need help with law essays-write a case analysis in law essay – IRAC method - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Coursework WriterHow to write a case analysis in law essay – IRAC method Actually, through an assignment, various skills of a student will be revealed. Assignments disclose not only the writing skills, but also his reasoning capacity and observation skills. Usually in the case of a law assignment or a ...
Views: 4555 - Natural Writing - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2007 from Laurie BrennerHave you ever found yourself stuck in your writing like a child on a rocking horse? Rocking back and forth, writing and editing, and wondering why your story doesn't take you anywhere? As a writer and editor for a local weekly newspaper, I couldn't afford the luxury of writing and editing. I ...
Views: 4524(1 vote) - Sample Book Report Format And Template Writing - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Amy DyslexTypes of Book Report Format Book reports formats or templates include basic, detailed and very comprehensive information and analysis of the book. The level of analysis and material quality varies, depending on the level of book report. On the basis of level, the book reports formats can ...
Views: 4441 - Write a Description of Your Ideal Reality - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 4: Write a Description of Your Ideal Reality Using your imagination, now write a detailed description of your new reality in which your ideal life and ideal self are already manifested. Write in the present tense as if all of your goals have already been achieved. Describe how you ...
Views: 4426(1 vote) - 5 Styles of Writing Persuasive Copy - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThere are many different styles of writing sales copy that can be used to persuade readers to make purchasing decisions. The style used by any given copy writer is normally based upon their market research and their individual skill sets. Learning how to write persuasive copy is a mixture of ...
Views: 4392(4 votes) - Notice What You Notice - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Grace KerinaMy husband notices trains, shoes, and bakeries. A friend of mine notices sound patterns and graphic design. I notice light and color, emotions, and the shapes of people’s nostril holes. We can’t notice everything. We don’t have the time or the attention span. So we sort – based on our ...
Views: 4354(1 vote) - How to Write a Resume Objective and Executive Summary? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from roony joeFor acquiring the job opportunity, it is important for you to write the resume that will display your skills and traits marvelously. To make your resume interesting and readable, you should give solid start to your resume. Resume objective is the initial section of resume and should be written ...
Views: 4348 - How to create a Home Study Course that sells for £300 to £3,000 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from George WattsThere's a lot of hype about creating information products such as 'home study courses'. Home study courses are the most profitable type of information products. You can make £300 to £3,000 profit per course. And the magic is that your costs are almost non existent. One of my ...
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