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  1. Jul 2017
    1. Explain Evidence:How should we read or interpret the evidence you are providing us? How does this evidence prove the point you are trying to ma

      Explaining the evidence is really important. Its not enough to only state the evidence, you have to elaborate on it telling why its important and how the reader should interpret it.

    2. Your conclusion should tell us why we should care about your paper.

      Usually I have trouble writing my conclusion without it being a repeat of the introduction but this helped out a bit.

    1. ESSAY OUTLINEI.Introduction:General info about topic, reason for reader to be interested, context, etc.Thesis statement:II. Topic Sentence 1:A.Support1.Detail/example/data/explanation2.Detail/example/etc.3.Detail/example/etc.B.Support1.Detail/example/etc.2.Detail/example/etc.3.Detail/example/etc.C.Support1.Detail/example/etc.2.Detail/example/etc.3.Detail/example/etc.D.TransitionIII. Topic Sentence 2:A.Support1.Detail/example/data/explanation2.Detail/example/etc.3.Detail/example/etc.B.Support1.Detail/example/etc.2.Detail/example/etc.3.Detail/example/etc.C.Support1.Detail/example/etc.2.Detail/example/etc.3.Detail/example/etc.D.TransitionIV. Topic Sentence 3:A.Support1.Detail/example/data/explanation2.Detail/example/etc.3.Detail/example/etc.B.Support1.Detail/example/etc.2.Detail/example/etc.3.Detail/example/etc.C.Support1.Detail/example/etc.2.Detail/example/etc.3.Detail/example/etc.D. TransitionV. Concluding ParagraphRe-state thesis:Summary of main points, return to general context, wrap-up of essay,

      This is the most basic outline but is usually the most efficient. This is pretty much how I planned to outline my essay.

    1. Generally, this takes the form of a paragraph that can be placed either after the introduction or before the conclusion.

      Placing the paragraph in front rather than in back and vice versa, can make a big difference and is important to essay organization.

  2. May 2017
    1. alienated, powerless and disadvantaged, and if they are distrustful of others.

      I would say each of these easily link up with the basis behind most theories.

    2. Jones did not respond to requests for comment on the incident or his other theories.

      I think its messed up how people like him will say these things for attention then not take responsibility when something comes of it.

    3. His radio show

      I think its interesting that sometimes with radio shows like these many people will listen to be entertained rather than for actual information and facts.

  3. Apr 2017
    1. A dozen years later, Mary went to the penitentiary to visit the man who murdered her son.

      I wonder not only what her feeling was when going to visit, but also his reaction when he learned she was visiting him.

    1. I think it's interesting how you can tell the beginning question are planned to start easy and then the conversation moves into a more genuine and human experience.

    1. mother’s strength as they waited for his father’s return home.

      A person's story doesn't always have to be told by themself to have the strong impact like this one.

    2. far beyond a few sentences spoken at a debate.

      It's interesting how a man who went through and accomplished so much will most likely only be remembered for those few sentences, and makes you wonder how often this happens throughout history.

    1. discuss his difficult upbringing. He then talked in greater detail about his beloved wife, Annie, who passed away in 2012 (seen above in a 1949 wedding photo), his work as a supervisor at the John Deere factory, the loss of his eldest son Chuck who suffered with Lou Gehrig’s disease,

      His life is for the most part an average life, but through the interview he shows how everyone has a story to be told and wisdom to be shared.

    2. she described as unaccustomed to opening up about his life

      This shows how a sincere chance to be interview can really bring out a person and their story.

  4. Mar 2017
    1. How to Write Clear, Concise, and Direct Sentences1.Unless you have a reason not to, use the active voice.At the heart of every good sentence is a strong, precise verb; the converse is true as well--at thecore of most confusing, awkward, or wordy sentences lies a weak verb.Passiv

      Is it only for this type of writing we should try to use the active voice, are there styles that lean more towards the passive voice?

    2. How to Write Clear, Concise, and Direct Sentences1.Unless you have a reason not to, use the active voice.

      I find it interesting how complex writing is even if on the surface it may seem simple to the reader.

    1. material in suspension until they have figured out how it connects to what has been mentioned before

      I've come across this before and it was always confusing having to read the sentence over again, but I didn't know they had a whole theory about it

    1. Don’t proofread as you go. You may waste time correcting the commas in a sentence that may end up being cut anyway.

      Yeah, I think that is you revise as you go you'll lose looking at the whole essay, and focusing and being satisfied with just the sentences.

    2. large issues in the paper, not the commas.

      Sometimes I'll be so focused on fixing the little stuff that I forget to look at the big idea, so this would be important to remember.

    3. if a reader will understand what you’re saying.

      This is important because sometimes you may not realize it, but you know specific details that you didn't add that make it seem to make sense, but to the reader it may not.

  5. Dec 2016
    1. interesting to you as you grow older

      I'd imagine this not only has to do with going through hard things, but also as you get closer and closer to the end of your life you'd reflect more on your life and look for more meaning in it.

    2. the dialect causes it to be read as though in a foreign language

      Living in Europe, often times a lot of meaning can be lost in translation, so I could imagine how it could be the same with older and newer English.

  6. Sep 2016
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    1. He’s getting better at emotions.

      I would suggest clearer pictures, or at least make them bigger, because most of the text on them is difficult to read.

    2. Death is tearing through Right Smileys, in search of Candy Southern. Below, Hodge has Candy strapped to a table. He’s been experimenting on her. He is not a nice man. Then a bunch of demons arrive, sent by N’astirh.

      Most of the sentences in the blog, such as this one, seem very choppy and don't flow smoothly as you read.

    1. Baked Stuffed Courgettes/Zucchini

      The blog is well organized, the pictures are colorful and neat, her attitude seems very nice and friendly, and overall it seems like a nice blog (Even though I have no idea how to cook)

    2. full of lazy days, blueberry picking, sunsets on the beach, homemade ice cream and spending a week camping and hiking in France

      Starts off with nice imagery, and even reminds me of my own summer memories.

    1. (how massively out of touch does anyone doing an impression of that ‘in a world…’ voice seem now?) but it’s still a discipline ruled by formulas. The biggest mistake any low-level filmmaker can make is try to ape these formulas and wind up with a trailer that looks like it was made for a sixth-form media studies class. Instead, wear your indie credentials on your sleeve and make something that looks as little like the trailer for Battleship as possible.

      Basically stray away from the cliches and do something unique, but still be sure that it catches the attention of viewers.

    2.  the ones where British newspaper critics gather together to watch Pudsey The Dog: The Movie and The Purge: Anarchy back to back.

      The bits of humor thrown in every once in while aids in keeping readers interested.

    1. My blog doesn’t have a theme and I post whatever I feel like

      That would keep me interested if I was a frequent reader, knowing I'd most likely get something new everday.