Can anyone think of a way to start the conclusion of this topic "What are your biggest obstacles in writing?"
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say, My biggest obstacles in writing are _________ , ______ and __________. Then list them in the blank spots and tell why.
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When writing, make sure to pay careful attention to:\n\n1.SUBSTANCE\n\nSubstance refers to the content of the essay and the message you send out. It can be very hard to gauge in your own writing. One good way to make sure that you are saying what you think you are saying is to write down, briefly and in your own words, the general idea of your message. Then remove the introduction and conclusion from your essay and have an objective reader review what is left. Ask that person what he thinks is the general idea of your message. Compare the two statements to see how similar they are. This can be especially helpful if you wrote a narrative. It will help to make sure that you are communicating your points in the story. Here are some more questions to ask yourself regarding content.\n\nHave I answered the question asked?\n\nDo I back up each point that I make with an example? Have I used concrete and personal examples?\n\nHave I been specific? (Go on a generalities hunt. Turn the generalities into specifics.)\n\nCould anyone else have written this essay?\n\nWhat does it say about me? After making a list of all the words you have used within the essay -- directly and indirectly -- to describe yourself, ask: Does this list accurately represent me?\n\nDoes the writing sound like me? Is it personal and informal rather than uptight or stiff?\n\nRegarding the introduction, is it personal and written in my own voice? Is it too general? Can the essay get along without it?\n\n\n2.STRUCTURE\n\nTo check the overall structure of your essay, conduct a first-sentence check. Write down the first sentence of every paragraph in order. Read through them one after another and ask the following: \nWould someone who was reading only these sentences still understand exactly what I am trying to say? \nDo the first sentences express all of my main points? \nDo the thoughts flow naturally, or do they seem to skip around or come out of left field? \nNow go back to your essay as a whole and ask these questions: \nDoes each paragraph stick to the thought that was introduced in the first sentence? \nDoes a piece of evidence support each point? How well does the evidence support the point? \nIs each paragraph roughly the same length? Stepping back and squinting at the essay, do the paragraphs look balanced on the page? (If one is significantly longer than the rest, you are probably trying to squeeze more than one thought into it.) \nDoes my conclusion draw naturally from the previous paragraphs? \nHave I varied the length and structure of my sentences? \n\n\n3.INTEREST\n\nMany people think only of mechanics when they revise and rewrite their compositions. As we know, though, the interest factor is crucial in keeping the admissions officers reading and remembering your essay. Look at your essay with the interest equation in mind: personal + specific = interesting. Answer the following:\n\nIs the opening paragraph personal? \nDo I start with action or an image? \nDoes the essay show rather than tell? \nDid I use any words that are not usually a part of my vocabulary? (If so, get rid of them.) \nHave I used the active voice whenever possible? \nHave I overused adjectives and adverbs? \nHave I eliminated clichés? \nHave I deleted redundancies? \nDoes the essay sound interesting to me? (If it bores you, imagine what it will do to others.) \nWill the ending give the reader a sense of completeness? Does the last sentence sound like the last sentence? \n\n4.PROOFREADING\n\nWhen you are satisfied with the structure and content of your essay, it is time to check for grammar, spelling, typos, and the like. You can fix obvious things right away: a misspelled or misused word, a seemingly endless sentence, or improper punctuation. Keep rewriting until your words say what you want them to say. Ask yourself these questions:\n\nDid I punctuate correctly? \nDid I eliminate exclamation points (except in dialogue)? \nDid I use capitalization clearly and consistently? \nDo the sub
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Restate the major points of the paper.  Then offer a final conclusion or recommendation based on those points.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
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Just find a good way to summarize your essay. You could try several things, but my main strategy would be to stress the importance of the thesis statement of the essay in the first line, and then elaborate on it with all possible points summarized.. each of which should have been stated in the body of the essay.
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I was taught to write the best argument then least important after and then at the end summarize again your main argument. You want the reader to think that your points are interesting, the arguments that are not so important I would just stick to the basic points I would not go into useless detail about them (main points).\nbut it can also depend on who is marking your work and what that teacher likes, ask them if you can.
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Start with brainstorming, then clustering, and finally the formal I, II, III kind of outline. The more precise and complete your outline is, the easier it will be to write the paper. If you do it right, the paper will seem to write itself.
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First, freewrite in order to expand and speculate on the author's ideas. \nDecide on your working thesis statement. \nSelect and prioritize the particular reactions you want to include. \nDecide on your organization and format (e.g., online or formal writing assignment). \nDraft your reaction paper. \nWrite your introduction and concluding paragraphs. \nRevise your final thesis statement and draft. \n\n•      Font Times New Roman.\n•      Size 12 not 14, 16, or larger.\n•      Two or three pages – minimum two pages.\n•      Use your spell/grammar check.\n•      Make sure the paper is in your words.\n•      It is surprising that profs are all-knowing.\n•      Do a draft or two – if you have a question – ask.\n•      Start early.\n•      Don’t wait to the last minute.
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Should first come up with a topic then brainstorm with any ideas related to that topic just write single words, after that start compiling them into sentences at the end prepare your paragraphs and there you go!!!
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A good answer depends on what sort of writing you want to do.\n\nA great place to hang out and get help from successful writers is http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl\n\nThe group is generous and supportive. Newcomers are particularly welcome.
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Many writers have problems in these areas (and some too shy to even ask questions about these things):\n\nHow to write better dialogs.  Especially for less formal speakers.  Punctuation and paragraph structure for dialogs.  Knowing when to add and when to quit.\n\nPublishing for the first time guidelines.  Online places.  Print publishers.\n\nHow a Title can effect the entire work.  How to choose better titles.  When a sub-title might be needed.\n\nHow long does a piece need to be to get published?  How many words?  What structure?\n\nHow to turn a journal entry into a finished work.  What is usually missing.  What to leave out.\n\nOn-line helps:  Dictionaries, lexicons, rhyming dictionaries, thesauruses and other helpful references.  Where are the good ones?  Which one to avoid?
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That has got to be one of the best known “getting started” quotations ever.  However long and complicated any endeavor might be, it always needs to be initiated with something short and simple.  It could also be interpreted to show that no journey ever gets completed that isn’t started.  There’s just so many useful ways that you can try to interpret those few words. \n\nOnce you get started, you only have to do one step at a time. Getting started is by far the hardest part.  \n\nIf you need more help with the writing process, please feel free to let me know.\n\nGood luck!
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more specifically..in ur intro, u should state ur thesis statement, then state ur three topic sentences that will give ur reader an insight of what u will be talking abt in order to prove ur thesis statement.end ur intro with a conclusion that restates ur thesis statement but mind u-use other words..dont repeat words..\nthen coming to ur first topic sentence (1st paragraph)..give as much proof as possible to show ur thesis statement is right..while giving the evidence, keep relating back to the thesis statement..end the paragraph with a conclusion..use connectives like in addition, altogether etc. so that ur essay seems to be 'flowing'. do the same to ur third paragraph and fourth for ur second and third topic statements...\nnow coming to ur main conclusion..restate the thesis in a another way now..but dont distort what u r intending to say...\nand oh yes, dont forget to write the works u cited to get the proof..\n\nHope I have proved helpful to u!! :)
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write big and put detail in everything you write just make sure you put every thing in it that you are suposed to, it is possible just suck it up and get it done
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Try to relax. I find writing best comes when I focus my attention on something else for a while. Go have something to eat. Go for a walk. Exercise. Get your mind off of trying to write and then you'll probably be able to write more. If your trying to write about a specific topic, try watching a movie about that topic to be inspired about it.
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Begin with Dear Formal Name.  Before you start, answer these 4 questions in complete sentences.  This might sound silly, but it is quite effective.\n\n1.  What is my topic?\n\n2.  What is the purpose of this essay?  Complete:  I want to _________________.  \n\n3.  Who is my audience?\n\n4.  Write your "working" thesis statement (to be tweaked in revision).  \n\nEven though it sounds silly, this is one of the most important parts of organizing an essay.  We often have an idea of what we want to write, and may think we are quite focused.  However, I often find that I wasn't really as focused as I thought when I complete this simple worksheet.  \n\nSince this is a letter, you want to keep it short.  Choose three specific points to argue.\n\nWrite an outline.  Yes, I really do write outlines for important letters.  \n\nDon't wait until the last minute.  Allow time for at least 3 revisions.  Also, you should allow enough time to "walk away" for 24 hours before the last revision.  That way you view it with a fresh mind.  \n\nPROOFREAD!!!!  \n\nUse the first person as little as possible.  That is sometimes difficult in a letter, but it can be accomplished.  Do NOT begin a sentence with "I think."  Ther reader knows you think it.  Otherwise you would not be saying it.  \n\nEven those this is a letter, it is still formal writing.  Therefore you should eliminate the 2nd person altogether during revision.  \n\nThis sounds like an important letter, so you should take the time to really polish it up.  The more professional you sound, the more seriously you will be taken.  \n\nGood luck!
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Read the texts that you have to write on. Then read it again. Underline the main points. Take out 3 to 5 ideas that you disagree with and 3-5 points that that you agree with. Thensit down and write. If it is posible, write down how these ideas apply "now and here".
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i write everything in blocks now for example, if i'm writting about inclusion in sport it might go like this:\n\ntitle page\nintroduction\nparagraph about the piece\none key issue with support from other authors\nsecond key issue with support\nthird...\npiece showing how these three issues link together\nConclusion\nBibliography\nAppendix A,B,C, if needed