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How to write a persuasive/argumentative essay

by Jordan Kavoosi

May 13, 2009 3956 Views

_notregistered/art_1197_858fc113b4~.jpg The biggest question asked by many writers is 'how to write an essay?' Essay writing is an activity which requires appropriate knowledge and understanding about any given topic. The content of an essay is very important and it should not only be well written but should also be interesting.
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Essay And Dissertation Writing

by Kenneth Elliott

Jun 13, 2009 4506 Views

_notregistered/art_1600_daba4f4744~.gif As part of your coursework for earning your certificate or degree, it is likely you will have to write several well-researched essays. Essay writing should be a central feature in any balanced CV. You should be able to show that you know how to select a topic, research it thoroughly and then put together a series of arguments with supporting facts based on your research.
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Argumentative Essays - What Are They

by Kenneth Elliott

Jun 13, 2009 2945 Views

_notregistered/art_1601_96a26d7e8e~.jpg An argumentative essay follows the same guidelines as many persuasive essays. The only thing with argumentative essays is you are not writing for people to hear your point, and decide if they want to follow your opinion. You are in it to win it; you want your audience to feel as compassionate about a certain subject as you do.
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Writing Business Essays

by Kenneth Elliott

Jun 13, 2009 2439 Views

_notregistered/art_1602_65901950f0~.jpg No matter what business topic you are writing about, following a basic guideline while creating your composition will enable you to develop a piece of work that is well structured, informative and intriguing. The important thing to remember about business essays is that they need to present content that is relevant to the overall subject, and that your arguments are supported by underlying facts, references and examples.
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Tips for Effective Essay Writing

by May L

Jun 21, 2009 3201 Views

_notregistered/art_1674_8746f84843~.jpg There are different structures possible in essay writing. In high school, the inverted pyramid or funnel structure is the most widely taught and, therefore, is the form that is demonstrated in this manual. It provides a clear model to enable you to express your ideas effectively and easily, it is important that you master this first.
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Time Management Skills

by joseph simmons

Jul 15, 2009 3810 Views

_notregistered/art_2026_12b53ab6dc~.jpg So you are busy in chalking out your plan, a full proof plan that includes every aspect of your professional and personal life, but there is one consistent problem and it turns its head now and then, creating trouble in your plan and it is time or I should say lack of time.
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Composing an Email For Non-Native English Speakers

by Laurianne Sumerset

Jul 24, 2009 2483 Views

_notregistered/art_2212_77966b6368~.jpg When you are using English as a second language, it is usually an easier thing to converse than write in the vernacular. As such, many non-native speakers prefer either talking over the phone and real-time chat, than to discuss things over email, where clarifying certain things may not come too easy.
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Tell Them What to Write

by Nikki Snively Swaine

Aug 6, 2009 3025 Views

_notregistered/art_2361_f069cbcc04~.jpg An eager teacher stands at the front of the room, brainstorming with students to unlock ideas for writing about a time a wish came true. Students imaginations run wild as they think of wishes that they would love to see come to life. After the board is overflowing with ideas, the students are instructed to begin their compositions.
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Crafting Qualitative Research Questions - Deep Inquiry Meets Flexible

by Ken Long

Aug 12, 2009 3223 Views

John Creswell is recognized as a leading authority in the development of doctoral level research questions. Over the course of many years of discussion and research he has identified the following general procedure and considerations for crafting qualitative research questions.
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Writing Tips For the Back-to-School Essay

by Gini Cunningham

Oct 4, 2009 2633 Views

_notregistered/art_3179_36d98495b1~.jpg Summer days are melting away as school bells prepare to chime. Three months of festivities have quickly vanished, but more fun and learning are about to unfold. A favorite back-to-school topic for writing is "What I Did This Summer". I admit, with chagrin, that I often assigned this odious task to my eighth graders.
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