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How To Write a Movie Review

Beth141 — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:41:00 -0500

Whether you're interested in writing movie reviews for profit or just for fun, it's not too tough. Just follow a few steps to make your feelings on the latests flicks known.

How To Become a Journalist

Elizabeth69 — Mon, 15 May 2006 10:23:00 -0500

The world of journalism can be very exciting. Journalists are on the cutting edge of local and global events helping to keep the world informed about both hard news and gossip. Here are a few tips to becoming a journalist:

Education comes first. A degree in journalism, English or communications is beneficial for those wishing to pursue a career in journalism. In addition to helping you gain the necessary knowledge, many universities offer job placement services to new graduates and alumni. Some journalists are able to find employment without the benefit of a college degree, but most often, those jobs are at community newspapers or very small publications.

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How To Become a College Professor

Stephanie57 — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:33:00 -0500

Before even beginning the steps to becoming a college professor, you should be really, really sure that you want to do this. Academia at its best is the most rewarding profession there is; you get to teach subjects you love to young adults who are interested in what you have to say, to spend all day every day reading, writing, and talking. But at its worst, academia can be exhausting; the politics are unrivaled, the work load is impossible, the salaries are sub-par, and the students hate you. Unfortunately, you also have tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. The question, of course, is whether the fantastic things outweigh the horrific things; this is something only you can decide. So if you're sure, here's what you should do: