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Students often make the mistake of sailing straight into the answering the essay question in the first paragraph without following the convention of beginning with an introduction. Basic introduction paragraphs have a special function. Fortunately, introductions have a recognisable pattern (recipe) you can follow so that you do this correctly. The introduction to an essay is very important. It is the FIRST paragraph that the marker reads and should ‘grab’ the reader. Introduction ...

Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about three issues of how global warming is affecting our weather, animals, and our future. Thesis: According to National Geographic Average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit around the world since 1880 and by 2050, rising temperatures could send more than a million of Earth’s land-dwelling plants and animals down the road to extinction. Open with Impact: Is the climate warming? The impacts of global warming will be felt across the...

You can find my analysis for Fall 2009 Admission (Class of 2011) to HBS here. It is rather obvious that the questions an MBA program asks you reflect its admissions strategies. This is as true for the Harvard Business School as for any other school. 3 c. What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience? This question is obviously ideal for a graduating senior or someone with 1 or 2 years of work to answer. Given the emphasis that HBS puts on ac...

Many students face various problems when they realize that "I have to write my thesis to graduate." Frequently, that all is a caused by the pressure of time — there are many other assignments to write, exams to prepare for, activities to participate in, etc. But, this particular project is a thing where haste only hurts. When you are writing a master's thesis, you should understand that it is a real representation of your academic competence and the ability to investigate a topic and ap...

November 11 is fast approaching. This is the day we honor and remember those men and women who gave their lives so that we may have freedom. Veterans Day, which was once called Armistice Day, marks the end of World War I on November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month). Armistice Day was officially named in 1926 by a Congressional resolution. In 1954, President Eisenhower proclaimed the name Veterans Day to honor all soldiers who had fallen while in service to their co...

Posted: (7 days ago) Thesis statements: Harry Truman’s decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima was motivated by racism. The US confrontation with the Soviets was the key factor in Truman’s decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima. This paper will demonstrate that in his decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima, Truman was unduly influenced by hawks in his cabinet. Posted: (7 days ago) These formulas share two characteristics all thesis statements should have: they state an argument and...

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Traditionally knowledge, at least propositional knowledge, has been defined by philosophers as justified true beliefs. In order for beliefs to be regarded knowledge somebody had to believe it, there had to be justification for the belief and the belief had to be true. This though has been contested in recent times; primarily by Gettier and the counter examples he found. Justified true beliefs still seemed to remain a requirement for knowledge but often seems insufficient on its own, something...

So your teacher assigned another essay to write. Does the mere thought of putting pen to paper - or fingers to the keyboard - send shivers down your spine? For many students in elementary, middle or high school, it does, but writing an essay shouldn’t be intimidating. As long as you know the basic steps of essay writing, you should be well-equipped to handle any essay topic. There are many different types of essays you might be asked to write in elementary, middle or high school. Some o...

Starting your essay with a counterargument is often one of the most difficult ways to begin an essay. This is due to the fact that you would need to introduce an alternative viewpoint that is in direct conflict to the initial stance provided. Starting your essay by making a counterclaim in writing from the very first sentence may seem daunting, but you will find that it often provides a profound impact to the argumentative strength of your opposing claim. In this article, we explore various u...