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Should Students Have Homework

Should Students Have Homework

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Do our kids have too much homework

Do our kids have too much homework

Some of your son s teachers probably underestimate the time it takes their students to complete assignments. Striking a Balance: How Much Homework is Too Much Homework for High Schoolers? Especially when so much of school has shifted to online learning, educators all over the […]

Difference Between Thesis and Purpose Statements

Difference Between Thesis and Purpose Statements

Now that you have read about the contents of a good thesis statement and have seen examples, take a look at the pitfalls to avoid when composing your own thesis.

A final thesis to earn a master’s degree requires you to be familiar with previous work in the field and demonstrate your capability of carrying out independent research. From conducting in-depth research to listening to feedback from professors, completing a thesis can be a major commitment.

Difference Between Thesis and Purpose Statements

As you select your topic and plan your research, you’ll need to think about your point of focus. Your instructor may ask you to write a thesis statement or a purpose statement. Sometimes you will have both in the same paper. No matter what type of style you use – MLA, APA or Chicago, – you’ll need to include thesis or purpose statements.

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How to Use Thesis or Purpose Statements

After you select your topic, you’ll need to determine the point of your paper. Are you trying to persuade your reader towards a certain conclusion? Are you comparing and contrasting other people’s arguments?

During the first part of developing your research paper or essay, you can create a rough draft of a thesis or purpose statement to drive your research. As you work through your paper, you’ll refine these statements.

Although your thesis or purpose statement is included in the introduction, it’s often advised to write your introduction last. That way, you’ve presented your research to its conclusion. Then, you’ll have a clear idea of your introduction.

Thesis Statements

Typically, your thesis statement will be placed at or near the end of your introduction. It can be one or two sentences, or even up to a paragraph long. However, don’t make it so long that the reader has difficulty understanding it. Your thesis statement is your argument or the answer to a question or problem. The thesis statement provides the scope, purpose and direction of your paper. It is specific and focused. An example for an APA format paper might include:

Focused interviews and examination of published research indicate that college students report increased satisfaction in attending classes with cultural diversity. Community colleges that embrace cultural diversity have happier students overall.

Purpose Statements

Purpose statements are used to let the reader know what the paper is about and what to expect from it. You can tell a purpose statement by the way it’s written. A purpose statement, unlike a thesis statement, doesn’t discuss any conclusions. It must also be concise and specific. For example, the sentence can begin with phrases such as:

This essay examines cultural diversity in community colleges. The focus will be on how cultural diversity affects students’ daily lives.

Combining a Purpose and Thesis Statement

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You may include both a purpose and thesis statement in your Chicago style format paper. Again, check with your instructor. Teachers will provide specific instructions for you to follow in completing your assignment.

This essay examines cultural diversity in community colleges. The focus will be on how cultural diversity affects students’ daily lives. Focused interviews and examination of published research indicate that college students report increased satisfaction in attending classes with cultural diversity. Community colleges that embrace cultural diversity have happier students overall.

Tying It All Together

The thesis or purpose statement needs to match what you state in your essay. Preparing an outline before you begin your paper helps you stay on track. Teachers will often assign an outline for that reason. However, even if it’s not part of your assignment, creating an outline is an effective way to organize your paper.

Your introduction and conclusion should tie together. The ideas you presented in your introduction will be backed up by the research in your paper, and your conclusion will bring it all together.

Generally, you’ll provide either a thesis statement or a purpose statement. As you enter college writing classes, you will need to understand how to write a good thesis statement. Your instructor will provide an assignment rubric, which you should follow at all times. The school or public librarian can guide you to excellent resources on writing essays and research papers in different writing styles.

How Is a Thesis Statement Graded?

Generally, a master s thesis or dissertation in the US is not graded, but you will have to defend it, or present your research and findings before a university committee. Revised thesis The welfare system keeps a socioeconomic class from gaining employment by alluring members of that class with unearned income, instead of programs to improve their education and skill sets.

If you are pursuing a master’s degree, you are required to meet with a thesis committee upon completion of your thesis to defend what you worked on. At this stage, you will have already worked closely with faculty advisors and received ongoing evaluations. A thesis defense can take many forms, from presenting in front of a panel and taking questions and answers to a more informal discussion with select faculty and advisors. Your individual program will have a clear and established process regarding this important final task required for your degree.

What Is a Thesis Defense?

If you are pursuing a master’s degree, you are required to meet with a thesis committee upon completion of your thesis to defend what you worked on. At this stage, you will have already worked closely with faculty advisors and received ongoing evaluations. A thesis defense can take many forms, from presenting in front of a panel and taking questions and answers to a more informal discussion with select faculty and advisors. Your individual program will have a clear and established process regarding this important final task required for your degree.

The terms thesis and dissertation may be used interchangeably. While they are similar in terms of the structure, in the US, there are differences between a thesis and a dissertation.

Resources:

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https://www.bibliography.com/how-to/difference-between-thesis-and-purpose-statements/
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How to write a letter

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Risk management process: five steps to ensure success

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Make an Ebook: How to Easily Create a PDF Ebook that Rocks

Make an Ebook: How to Easily Create a PDF Ebook that Rocks

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Quick Steps for Creating an Ebook

  • Get pre-loyal subscribers
    If you want to make money, you need loyal subscribers. And one of the best ways to get email subscribers and introduce them to your material is to give them a free ebook as a lead magnet.
  • Increase your exposure
    These PDF files are super easy to share, and you’ll often find that people send them on to their friends who then get introduced to you and your blog. Also, they tend to sit on people’s desktop for longer than a blog post or a web article, so you have multiple chances to get them to read it.
  • Add a new revenue stream
    Many people think that the top bloggers only make money on their blogs. But they don’t. A lot of their income often comes from a combination of having a successful mailing list strategy tied to a successful ebook.

All these things are possible as long as you know what you’re doing. Remember, there are a lot of ebooks out there, so you’ll need to create something special to capture people’s attention. But the good news is that people love reading ebooks on their phones as much as their computers, so the demand for PDF ebooks is still there.

Step 1: Research Your Target Market

NOTE: This is the first step if you have an existing blog. If you want to make an ebook first and then build up promotional material around it, then you would do step two first.

Look for Popular Content and Keywords in Google Analytics

The first thing you want to do is log in to your Google Analytics account and check which of your pages attracts the most visitors. Then, once you’ve connected your Google Search Console and Analytics accounts, you can check the most popular keywords and search phrases that people are using to find your blog.

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Discover More About Your Audience in Google Analytics

Google Analytics also provides background information on your audience. You’ll need to enable the Demographics and Interests Reports in Google Analytics first. Once that’s done, you can collect data on the age range, gender, location, and interests of your audience.

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Check What’s Popular With Your Competitors

Now you know what content and keywords perform best on your site, you need to check what’s popular with your competitors. Unfortunately, Google Analytics only shows data on your site, so we recommend using SEMrush to check your competition.

For example, if you were in the food niche and Pinch Of Yum was one of your competitors, you could enter their domain in the Organic Research report and see which pages bring in the most traffic and rank for the most keywords:

Use SEMrush to Find Related Keywords

What can you do if you exceed the maximum allowable ebook pages?

While it isn’t possible for you to do so, that will be an arduous process. But, if you can’t compromise your ebook quality just to fit Canva’s page limit, then you don’t have to do so.

Once you’ve done that step, find the ebook design file you’ve been working on. But, instead of directly clicking on it, hover your cursor at the upper right of the said file until an ellipsis (a series of three dots) appears.

But, for you to do so, you’ll need to download both templates first as PDF. Choose either “PDF Print” or “PDF Standard” from the “File type” options in the “Download” menu to download your designs.

Downloading your Canva-made ebook: The how-tos

While it initially shows the “PNG” file type, you can change this by clicking it to activate the dropdown menu. Once you’ve done so, scroll down until you see the “PDF Print” and “PDF Standard” choices.

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Self-publishing your ebook, step by step

Once you have the content of your ebook sorted, it’s time to make the actual document your audience will download. If you’re not a graphic designer, don’t worry. There are tools and resources to help you each step of the way.

Choose a design tool

Most ebooks have some level of design, and there are a ton of ways to create the layout. You’ll have the easiest time if you choose a design you’re comfortable with, whether that’s a designer-focused tool like InDesign or a drag and drop editor like Canva.

Add your content and visuals

To avoid selling an ebook that’s just a wall of words, Include visuals like screenshots, images, or illustrations to break up the text. If you don’t have your own images, there are great stock image websites like Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay you can use to add visual flair.

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Pictures, icons, and bold headers visually break up your text to make it more enjoyable to read.

Create an ebook cover

Save the ebook as a PDF

Ebooks can come in different file formats depending on where and how readers will view them. For example, Amazon has its own book formats (AZW and AZW3) and the MOBI format is most popular with Kindles. An EPUB file is widely supported and a good option for ebooks.

Our recommendation for your first ebook is to save the file as a PDF, though. This type of file is widely known and used, maintains design and formatting, and can be read on nearly any device. While PDFs aren’t “reflowable,” which means they don’t adjust to small screen sizes, they’re easy to create since most design software lets you save a document in this format. If you aren’t sure what ebook file format to choose, check with your ecommerce platform to see which the site allows.

Pick a price

If the thought of choosing a price for your ebook strikes fear in your heart, you aren’t alone. Assigning a value to your work can feel tricky and uncomfortable, especially if you’re new to the world of digital products. It’s helpful to remember that you don’t need to come up with a number at random, and you aren’t stuck with that price forever.

  • Check for minimum prices on your ecommerce platform. Books on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (often shortened to KDP) can be as low as

    Every creator has an ebook in them

    If you’ve spent any time writing, working, or coaching in a niche, you likely have an ebook idea ready to come to life. There are so many inspiring stories of creators making a living online, and it’s possible for you too. Everyone has a unique perspective, which means you can create a distinctive ebook even if it’s a topic that’s been covered a thousand times before.

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    .99, while ConvertKit Commerce has a minimum product price of $5.

  • Look at what other creators in your niche are charging since some topics may tend to cost more than others.
  • Consider the length of your ebook and what other bonuses come along with it. For example, you could include an audiobook recording with each ebook purchase.

Choose an ecommerce platform

If you have a website, you’ll need to create an ebook landing page and choose an ecommerce platform. There’s no shortage of ebook sales routes, including Amazon or within your website builder like Squarespace or Wix.

The best place to sell an ebook is on your own website, and preferably with a tool like ConvertKit Commerce that integrates with multiple tools you use in your business, like your website and email marketing. If you choose to sell your ebooks through Amazon, you lose touch with your customers.

Resource:

https://www.blogtyrant.com/make-ebook/
https://maschituts.com/how-to-create-an-ebook-with-canva/
https://convertkit.com/guides/how-to-write-an-ebook

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How long does it take to form a habit – According to actual science

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English Writing Skills

English Writing Skills

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English Writing Skills

Writing is a complex skill that requires time to develop as many elements are weaved together to form one final product. Writing is more than just putting words and sentences together, as it should also address questions of writing purpose (to convince, inform or narrate), audience (friends Vs. business associates, teenagers Vs. University professors), genre (argumentative,descriptive, narrative), style (avoiding sexist and biased language,conciseness, and emphasis),register (formal. Informal, technical, jocular) and format (article, report, contract, letter,e-mail, memo etc.). To achieve a good piece of writing, there are some essential and well defined stages within the writing process that make sure you will actually end up with the piece of writing you intended to have.The Free English Writing Guide provides articles that offer tips and suggestions on how to write successfully.How to write Literature Review, Title Page and reports or produce creative English writing of a high standard in essays, articles and more. Writing skills are an important part of communication. Good writing skills allow you to communicate your message with clarity and ease to a far larger audience than through face-to-face or telephone conversations. This app helps you to improve your writing skills.

Writing is a complex skill that requires time to develop as many elements are weaved together to form one final product. Writing is more than just putting words and sentences together, as it should also address questions of writing purpose (to convince, inform or narrate), audience (friends Vs. business associates, teenagers Vs. University professors), genre (argumentative,descriptive, narrative), style (avoiding sexist and biased language,conciseness, and emphasis),register (formal. Informal, technical, jocular) and format (article, report, contract, letter,e-mail, memo etc.). To achieve a good piece of writing, there are some essential and well defined stages within the writing process that make sure you will actually end up with the piece of writing you intended to have.The Free English Writing Guide provides articles that offer tips and suggestions on how to write successfully.How to write Literature Review, Title Page and reports or produce creative English writing of a high standard in essays, articles and more. Writing skills are an important part of communication. Good writing skills allow you to communicate your message with clarity and ease to a far larger audience than through face-to-face or telephone conversations. This app helps you to improve your writing skills.

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Which free writing app is best?

1. FocusWriter

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Reasons to buy

Reasons to avoid

The stripped-back interface is deliciously sparse – ideal for when you just need to get your head down and write – and not dissimilar to a moderately powerful version of Notepad, featuring support for TXT, basic, RTF, and ODT files.

The Daily Progress tool is a sweet extra, adding Duolingo-style gamification that lets you track your daily writing streak. For when it’s oh-so-easy to slip onto social media when you can’t find the perfect word, it’s a nice way to keep you within the app.

Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, the writing software also comes as a portable download, no installation required. So, you can pop it on a USB stick and plug it into any computer you’re working on.

2. WriteMonkey

Specifications

Reasons to buy

Reasons to avoid

However, most options are hidden in a context menu (so you’ll need to right-click to view it). It also only supports TXT files, which may limit those looking to read, write, or edit across multiple formats. It is, at least, a portable download, letting you take it wherever you need.

If you’ve enjoyed Markdown, the simplified text-editing language that lets you format, annotate, classify, and link as you type, then great. WriteMonkey’s inner-workings will instantly chime.

3. LibreOffice Writer

Specifications

Reasons to buy

Reasons to avoid

LibreOffice is a near-perfect example of free office software – a familiar, feature-rich take on the office suite. What the veteran software package lacks in Microsoft polish (its interface is undeniably old-fashioned, for starters), it makes up for in its price-point: free. For that, you get access to six tools: Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math, and Writer.

If you’re at all proficient with Microsoft Word, you won’t have any problems using the Writer software. Layouts and functions are almost identical, and there’s support for DOC and DOCX file types, making it efficient to switch out of the Microsoft garden.

4. Scribus

Specifications

Reasons to buy

Reasons to avoid

As an alternative to Adobe InDesign, it works well. If you’ve used one, you can master the other. While it lacks the power of the industry standard, it has more than enough features to make sure your words catch the reader’s eye.

The free writing tool does have a steep learning curve, especially if you’re making the jump from general-use writing apps. That’s to be expected of a DTP technically capable of laying out a 400-page book design – although we wouldn’t recommend trying it.

5. Author

Specifications

Reasons to buy

Reasons to avoid

Author promises to make it easier to ‘think, write, and cite’. It’s a promise capably delivered, with a clean interface and bags of writing features designed to make it easy to go from first draft to final copy.

Concept Maps is one of the best features. It’s a great mind-mapping tool to visualize and lay down all your thoughts while they’re fresh in your head without constraint. You can worry about whipping them into shape later.

A paid-for upgrade of the writing software that offers exporting options is available for $28.99. Unless you need automatic formatting on export, you can stick with the free version.

How to choose the best free writing app for you

Do you need a handy tool for quick scribbles and jotting down ideas here and there, or are you using the writing software to write and edit an epic novel? Tools like FocusWriter and Write Monkey are great for getting thoughts on the page without friction.

It’s also worth considering if you need a writing app with a distraction-free design, so you can concentrate on what really matters to you. Again, FocusWriter performs admirably here, but as a result, you lose core typography and editing functions. Unlike LibreOffice, this isn’t the best Microsoft Office alternative if you need those tools.

Access is an important factor when using your writing software. A tool like Scribus needs to be downloaded to your machine. Lightweight apps like FocusWriter, however, offer a portable download that can be downloaded to a USB and carried with you.

Resource:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/english-writing-skills/9wzdncrdpzcd
https://www.techradar.com/best/free-writing-software

14 Copywriting Skills Every Marketer Needs to Have

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