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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:

How To Write a Sitcom

Beth141 — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 10:31:00 -0500

Everyone has a funny element to their life--their workplace, their family, their high school. And plenty of people think that funny situation would make a great sitcom. How do you write a sitcom? How do you go from that "situation" to an actual script? Here are some basic steps to sitcom writing. Like any kind of writing, sitcom writing is a craft that needs to be practiced and honed, but you gotta start somewhere, so check out these steps.

How To Spot a Liar

JohnStejskal — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:06:52 -0500

The techniques bellow will show you how to tell if you are being lied to. These techniques are used by government agencies for interrogation. They can easily be utilized in relationships and in business situations. To make successful use of these indicators, it helps to know the suspect's ‘normal' body language and reactions to different situations.

How To Start a Non Profit

Staff468 — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:38:00 -0600

Every non-profit starts as an idea, and requires legwork, investment and passion in order to succeed. With the proper planning, the rewards outweigh everything that it took to launch the organization.

Identify the mission of your non-profit. Why are you starting the non-profit? If the answer is, "To make money," then what you want to start is a regular business. Take time to reflect on the service your non-profit will provide, the role it will play in its community, the people who will benefit directly and indirectly from the role played by your non-profit, and the methods by which it will succeed in its mission. Write down your thoughts and revise until you feel that the statement fully and succinctly captures the purpose of your non-profit. At that point, you've successfully written a mission statement.

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How To Talk Like a Pirate

Pirate — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:57:57 -0500

Avast, me hearties! Yer dutiful Cap’n invites ye t' lend yer ear t’ his words o’ wisdom.

Let none o’ ye doubt me words, ‘pon pain o’ death! Aye, this be the best advice – serve ye well in a pinch, ‘twill, till ye find yerself adrift on a hogshead or asleep in Davy Jones’ locker!

Simplify, ye poxy dogs! Mateys, mateys… why ye wastin’ precious breath on syllables and letters what ne’er do ye no good?! Bilge, that be! The good Lord above, in His infinite wisdom, created the apostrophe fer a reason, y’hear? He also created grog, bless Him! Look ye now, whilst I offer an example:

Excuse me, madam, would you please be so kind as to bring me a spot of rum? I would like to have a drink.
Begad! any Jack Tar would see ye fer a lubber and a blaggard… I’d try the cat o’nine tails on ye worthless hide! Hark to me words, now –

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How To Write a Brief for Law School

Sheryl209 — Mon, 22 May 2006 07:43:00 -0500

First, a distinction. When lawyers and law professors talk about "a brief," they usually mean two separate things. For practicing attorneys, "brief" is short for "appellate brief" or that 30-plus page bound document presented to an appellate court advocating the attorney's client's position on appeal. But what we're talking about in this article is the law professor's usage, the so-called "student brief," also known as "case brief." This is a single-paged document that analyzes one particular case opinion in a formulaic way.

How To Compare Teacher Salaries By State

Heather166 — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:24:00 -0500

Teaching, while a noble profession, is hardly a high-paying career. It is no surprise that teaching is one of the jobs with the highest turnover rate. Many educators even switch careers due to higher salaries in another field. When you are looking for a teaching job, you may want to use salary as a deciding factor. Here is how you can compare teacher salaries by state.

How To Study for the LSAT

Sheryl209 — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:08:00 -0500

The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is a multiple choice standardized test that most law schools (all ABA-approved schools, and many non-accredited ones as well) require in considering applications. Administered by the Law School Admission Council, the test is generally offered on various dates each year.

The key to mastering the LSAT is to realize what the LSAT measures - not intelligence, or aptitude for the law, but a standardized measure of reading and analytical skills. Here are the steps you should take to prepare for this test: