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		<title>How to Write Upside Down</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Transformation of text is often referred as the strategy to transform the text, especially in systems that do not support the transformation, like HTML, seven segment displays and the plain text. These systems do not support the transformation text. These visual effects are very easy to create by many ways. The most common form of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Transformation of text is often referred as the strategy to transform the text, especially in systems that do not support the transformation, like HTML, seven segment displays and the plain text. These systems do not support the transformation text. These visual effects are very easy to create by many ways. The most common form of transformation is reflection and rotation. There is Unicode, which supports a variety of transformed characters. The name of the character indicates their transformation like:</p>
<ul>
<li>Inverted characters: a horizontal line reflects them.</li>
<li>Reversed characters: they are reflected in a vertical line.</li>
<li>Turned characters: they are rotated 180 degrees and appear to be upside down.</li>
<li>Sideways characters: they are rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.</li>
</ul>
<p>There are various strategies used for making the upside down language like the HTML that does not permit the rotation of text. However, by using the Unicode characters, a very close type of upside down character can be created. Some characters like &#8216;z&#8217;,;o&#8217;,'x&#8217; and &#8217;s&#8217; are symmetrical. The remaining characters are encoded in the Unicode IPA section, which creates a full set of upside down lowercase characters.</p>
<p>There are many internet utilities available for transforming the regular text to upside down text. Each one of this site has a different algorithm for letters but it covers everything. Now with so many options available online, it is very easy to transform the text. Here are some steps on how to write letters upside down.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>How to Write Upside Down on Twitter</strong></p>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>There are two sites, which are frequently used by many people for transforming text, like the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">fliptext.net</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline;">revfad.com/flip.html</span>.<strong> </strong></li>
<li>If you are not happy with these converters, you can look for some other Unicode generators online. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Enter your text in the Unicode upside down generator tool. Copy that text to your computer by right clicking on it and then press copy. You can also use the Ctrl+C on your keyboard. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Open your twitter browser. Paste the new Unicode in it, right click and then choose paste or you can simply press Ctrl+V on the keyboard. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Click on the send button on the twitter page. It is a great way to grab attention of many people. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to Write Upside Down</strong></p>
<p><strong>Things Required: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Computer</li>
<li>Keyboard</li>
<li>Internet</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>To begin with, connect you computer to the internet. Switch on the computer and go online. Now go to your favorite Unicode page or go to <span style="text-decoration: underline;">sevenwires.com/play/upsidedownletters.html<strong></strong></span></li>
<li>Go to the website and you will see two long rectangles in which you will have to type, and the remaining rectangle boxes will show you the text after transformation. Type a sentence in the text box and in few seconds your sentence will be flipped upside down. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Copy and paste that sentence and paste it wherever you like. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Tips and Warnings:</strong></p>
<p>In some websites, the upside down letter does not register properly and they appear as small boxes. So just try to copy paste the transformed text somewhere else.</p>
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		<title>How to Write Thesis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A thesis or dissertation is a document that is submitted by a candidate for a degree or any professional qualification and presenting the author&#8217;s findings or research. Is some of the colleges and institutes, the word thesis is similar to a bachelor’s or master&#8217;s degree, while a dissertation is submitted on the doctorate level.
The term [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A thesis or dissertation is a document that is submitted by a candidate for a degree or any professional qualification and presenting the author&#8217;s findings or research. Is some of the colleges and institutes, the word thesis is similar to a bachelor’s or master&#8217;s degree, while a dissertation is submitted on the doctorate level.</p>
<p>The term dissertation also means a general study on some subject without any relation to obtaining the degree. The term thesis means the central plot of essay or some similar work. The standard format of thesis has a title page, an abstract, table of contents, main body and bibliography or reference sections.</p>
<p>Dissertations or thesis has various kinds of structures and many areas of study like humanities, arts, technology and social science. There is also a committee for thesis and dissertation; there work is to supervise the student’s thesis or dissertation. The committee consists of an advisor or supervisor and two or more committee members. These committee members are chosen by the concerned student only. Writing a thesis or dissertation can be a little difficult. Here is a simple process of how to write thesis.</p>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Once you start writing your thesis, you will have to come up with a plan and a time frame. Make sure that you stick to the plan and write regularly if you want good results. Writing a good thesis requires a lot of effort, so you start writing everyday to complete it on time. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Set some realistic goals, when you plan to write your thesis. Keep in mind the submission date of your thesis and then plan accordingly. Write down your goals in the form of a short contract. Make it a compulsory project to write thesis. <strong></strong></li>
<li>You will have to stick to your time frame if you want to complete your thesis on time. Set reminders like email, calendars or ask your friends to remind you about writing thesis. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Start your thesis with a title page. Add title, subtitle, author’s name and the faculty or advisors name.<strong></strong></li>
<li>Write an abstract. The abstract should state your purpose of the paper in only one sentence and then you will have to summarize the main points of the paper. The summary should be of one or two paragraphs only. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Make a table of contents. The content table should have the list of page numbers for everything that has been included in the thesis. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Once you have made the table of content, write the introduction. Your introduction should introduce the theory or your idea behind this work. There should be some interesting statement, which hooks the readers. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Cover the points like methods and results in the next part. The methods subtitle must include the procedure and theory. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Conclude your thesis by stating the idea of the thesis and sum up some of the main points. You can discuss the conclusions found by the method of investigation. <strong></strong></li>
<li>For further investigation on the subject, finish the thesis with the recommendations page. Acknowledge the people who helped you and references of some of the work used.  <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Tips and Warnings: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Presentation and organization are two most important things in writing a thesis. Ensure that you are following all the guidelines for formatting. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Your thesis is an important project and you do not want to lose it. Save a copy of your thesis report in your computer or CD. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Do not copy your thesis or dissertation from anywhere. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
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		<title>How to Write Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reports are the written documents, which give focused, salient content to specific audience. Reports are usually used for displaying the result of a particular experiment, inquiry or investigation. The audience for a report can be private or public, or an individual.
Reports are used in various organizations like business, education, science, government and many other fields. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reports are the written documents, which give focused, salient content to specific audience. Reports are usually used for displaying the result of a particular experiment, inquiry or investigation. The audience for a report can be private or public, or an individual.</p>
<p>Reports are used in various organizations like business, education, science, government and many other fields. Reports are also use persuasive element like graphics, voice, images or some kind of specialized vocabulary. One of the most famous formats for presenting reports is the IMRAD: Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion. This is the standard structure for scientific research. Some reports can use alternative patterns.</p>
<p>Some additional elements that are used for persuading a reader to read a report are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Headings used for indicating topics</li>
<li>Complex formats like charts</li>
<li>Table of content</li>
<li>Abstracts</li>
<li>Summary</li>
<li>Appendices</li>
<li>Hyperlinks</li>
</ul>
<p>Report writing is a very easy; all you need to do is write the required information. Here are some steps on how to write report.</p>
<p><strong>Things Required: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Books for research process<strong></strong></li>
<li>Notes<strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Make an outline. Make another outline for what you want to write on the sheet of paper. In your report, there must be introduction, main body and conclusion. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Start researching for your topic. Try to get references or information related to the specific question or arguments that you are planning to make. Look for some information online, encyclopedias or at the library. Take a print out of these pages of information and highlight the important things. <strong></strong></li>
<li>You will have to add bibliography. Write down bibliography on a piece of paper or you can also type it. Write down all the sources used. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Make a rough draft. Proofread it carefully and see if there are any errors in the report. Errors are not only grammar or spelling mistakes but also jumbled information and some missing points. <strong></strong></li>
<li>If there are too many errors, then you will have to rewrite your report. If you want, you can add some pictures to enhance the look of the report. If it is appropriate, you can also use colored print. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Print a copy of your report and see if there are any more errors left. If it has no errors, your report is ready.  <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Tips and Warnings: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You will require at least two note cards for your research. One note card will be used for books, and other one for the internet. <strong></strong></li>
<li>To catch all the errors quickly, read the paper aloud to yourself at home. You can also ask your family or friends to proofread it. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Make sure that you gather all the information from more than one source. When you are taking information from the internet, make sure that it is from a reliable source. <strong></strong></li>
<li>When you are writing the report, keep in mind that your readers have little or no information about the subject. You can add some definitions to certain topics in the paper. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Do not postpone your research until the last minute. Creating a report requires a lot of time. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Never take someone else’s information for your own. That is known as plagiarizing.</p>
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		<title>How to Write Proposal</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A business proposal is a written form of offer, which is made from a seller to a prospective buyer. In the complex sales process, business proposal is a key step. There are three different types of categories in business proposals: formally solicited, informally solicited and unsolicited. The solicited proposals are only written for the published [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A business proposal is a written form of offer, which is made from a seller to a prospective buyer. In the complex sales process, business proposal is a key step. There are three different types of categories in business proposals: formally solicited, informally solicited and unsolicited. The solicited proposals are only written for the published requirements, which are contained in the &#8216;request of proposal (RFP)&#8217;, &#8216;request for quotation (RFQ)&#8217;, or ‘invitation for bid (IFB)’.</p>
<ul>
<li>The request for proposal, business proposal gives a detailed specification of the customers needs and includes ways for preparing for the proposal. It also includes the evaluation criteria that the customer usually uses for evaluating the offers.  A customer will only issue a request for proposal if their needs are not fulfilled.</li>
<li>The request for quotation is only issued only when they have to buy a large amount of goods and the delivery or the availability of the goods is a problem. The proposal written in RFQs is lengthy and they have the primary cost data.</li>
<li>Costumers only issue an invitation for bid when they are buying a property and cost is the major issue for them. These proposals are also lengthy but most of the length is due to cost estimating data.</li>
</ul>
<p>The informally solicited proposals are between a vendor and a prospective customer. If the customer is interested in a product, they can ask for a proposal. Such proposals are known as sole-source proposal. The sole-source proposals are less the 25 pages and more than 5 pages. Unsolicited proposals are the marketing brochures and they are very generic. The unsolicited proposal has no relation with the customer. Vendors use this proposal for introducing their product or service to the customers. A proposal gives the requirements of the buyers and favors the products of the sellers. It also educates the buyers about the seller’s capabilities. A successful proposal usually results in sale, where both the parties have what they want, and it is a win-win situation.</p>
<p>Here are some easy steps on how to write a proposal.</p>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Make an executive summary. This is the key element in making a proposal. It should contain all the details like the problem, possible solution, funds required, history and qualification of the organization. All the information must support your ability to carry out the proposal. Try to catch the attention of the readers in the beginning itself, so that they read further. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Make a statement of need. You can use the current statistics, which are accurate and support your statement. This section is to inform the readers that their problems will be solved and will have a positive outcome. You will have to convince your readers that your project is better than other projects in the market. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Make a project description. You must include things like methods, objectives, sustainability, staffing of the entire project. Each part should flow to the next part. It is very important to give the readers the idea of how will you be executing the plan. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Next step will be to present the budget plan. Some institutes require a detailed budget, while the remaining simply ask for an overview. You should make a budget plan that reflects the needs of your project. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Add the organizations resume. Describe in detail about your organizations and the activities it has. <strong></strong></li>
<li>End the proposal with a strong persuasive conclusion.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>How to Write Personal Statement</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A personal statement is also known as a statement of purpose (SoP), it is detailed and focused essay about one’s career or their research goals. A personal statement is usually required for the application process in universities, graduate schools and some professional schools.
A personal statement is a short essay, which explains the writer’s career goals. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A personal statement is also known as a statement of purpose (SoP), it is detailed and focused essay about one’s career or their research goals. A personal statement is usually required for the application process in universities, graduate schools and some professional schools.</p>
<p>A personal statement is a short essay, which explains the writer’s career goals. It also describes the means to achieve these goals, and the ways in which one will achieve these goals, or has already achieved it. It is one of the most important documents required for admission in some professional programs in the US. SoP is often considered as the as the best way to assess the students by their critical thinking, interests, aims and their aspirations. A personal statement is considered as one of the best ways to communicate with the admissions committee. Most of the admissions committee members look for a crisp, short and an ideological SoP.</p>
<p>Some universities refer to personal letter as Graduate School Essay. Others call it &#8216;Letter of Intent&#8217;, &#8216;Statement of Intent&#8217;, &#8216;Goals Statement&#8217; and many more. The length of personal statement varies in every university. However, the ideal length should be one or two pages. A personal statement is the only thing in the application process, which you can control. Sop is your only chance to talk to the admissions committee and make yourself stand out amongst the others. In your personal statement, you will have to convince the committee members that you have thirst for knowledge.</p>
<p>Writing a perfect personal statement requires you to pay attention, be patient and avoid errors. This article will give you some easy steps on how to write personal statement.</p>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Start preparing for your personal statement early. You should give yourself at least a month to gather all the information, and then come up with a final copy of the personal statement. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Try to do some research on the university that you are planning to apply, and look online for some current research trends. Go to the university website and read about the faculty publications and current interests. Check their admission requirements, especially for a personal statement.</li>
<li>Take the help of your family or friends for gathering some details of your life. Try to recall some small details of your childhood and some rich details of your life. Add some incidents that will infuse more energy and meaning to your personal statement.</li>
<li>Carefully think on what topic you would want to do your research on as a graduate student. Keep in mind that your interest might change during your studies. Therefore, you will want to enter the graduate school with a fixed idea of what you want to do, and write the same in your personal statement.</li>
<li>Write a strong opening paragraph, which should be of five sentences or more. Give a detailed explanation of who you are, where are you from, what do you want to study in this field and why this university. Always be specific. Do not write in the personal statement that how beautiful their university is and that it is the best in the nation. The faculty already knows all this; you should add something more to it.</li>
<li>Write the names of the faculty members with whom you would want to do your research. Try to explain to the university, why they should choose you. Tell them what you will be contributing to this field or what is your specialty. You plan how you are going to accomplish this task and mention it in the personal statement.</li>
<li>In the rest of the essay, write about your undergraduate education, your work experience and some research topics that you have worked on.</li>
<li>Make a list of all the things that will be enclosing with the personal statement. Write a brief description of your portfolio.</li>
<li>In the end, thank the admissions committee for their valuable time. Give your contact details.</li>
<li>Proofread the entire document and edit if required. You can also ask someone else to edit it for you.</li>
</ul>
<p>Take a print out of your letter, sign it and now, you can mail it to the university.</p>
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		<title>How to Write Ode</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ode is a form of lyrical verse. A classic form of ode is structured in three different parts: strophe, antistrophe and epode. Some different forms of odes like the irregular and the homostrophic ode also exist. The Greek odes were originally accompanied with aulos and then they were orated without any music.
Now, the Greek odes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ode is a form of lyrical verse. A classic form of ode is structured in three different parts: strophe, antistrophe and epode. Some different forms of odes like the irregular and the homostrophic ode also exist. The Greek odes were originally accompanied with aulos and then they were orated without any music.</p>
<p>Now, the Greek odes have completely lost their musical character. An ode is a lyrical verse, which is always written in the praise of something or someone. It captures the interest of the poet or it can also serve as an inspiration for the ode. The first model of the English ode was the odes by Horace, who used this form to write meditative lyrics on different themes. The first ode in the English language was the Epithalamion and the Porthalamion by Edmund Spenser. The most common rhyme scheme, which appears in the English ode, is the ABABCDECDE. Writing an ode is difficult, but here is a systematic process on how to write ode.</p>
<p><strong>Things Required: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dictionaries<strong></strong></li>
<li>Thesaurus<strong></strong></li>
<li>Computers<strong></strong></li>
<li>Word processing software<strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Believe in the subject you want to write on, and always remember that you can find beauty in the least expected areas. Use a rhyme scheme ABABCDECDE and write a 10-line stanza using iambic pentameter. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Proceed further if you want write another 10-line stanza. Make sure that you use the same rhyme scheme, which is mentioned above. If you follow the exact pattern, then the &#8216;A&#8217; of a stanza will only rhyme with the &#8216;A&#8217; of another stanza.</li>
<li>You can revise it if needed. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Tips and Warnings: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>An ode is a praise of a person, object or place, which is often identified by its title. It will describe a scene, focus on a particular problem, and conclude by returning to the original scene. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Earlier, ode was the most serious poetic form, but now it is written in praise of the ordinary. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to Write an Ode Poem</strong></p>
<p><strong>Things Required: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Paper<strong></strong></li>
<li>Pencil<strong></strong></li>
<li>List of possible topics<strong></strong></li>
<li>Thesaurus<strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Choose a topic for your ode. It may be anything from a person, city, flower or many more. Once you have decided what your ode will be praising, make a list of various attributes for that topic. Write them down on a piece of paper. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Decide how you can use your ode as a metaphor for illustrating a situation or a particular problem. Think of a scene that will start the poem and set up the ode, so that it will lead the reader to the conclusion. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Plan the entire structure of the ode. Decide on how many lines every stanza should have. Think about how many stanzas are required for making an ode; if it is a serious ode it will have many stanzas. You will also have to decide on a rhyme scheme. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Fit all your ideas in phrases and stanzas; you can take help of the thesaurus for synonyms that will fit in the structure of rhyme scheme. If you are a beginner, do not expect to complete it in one sitting. Good and short poems require a lot of time, revisions and multiple edits. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Read your poem aloud and see if it has an easy flow, and it makes enough sense. You can shift some words around to make it sound better. To strengthen your odes, use some alliterations and internal rhyme. Let other people read it and ask them for their genuine comments. Eliminate the words, which might make your poem sound clumsy. Rewrite the ode until it is powerful and well crafted.</p>
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		<title>How to Write Literary Analysis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Literary analysis is also known as literary criticism. It is the study, evaluation or interpretation of literature. Modern literary criticism is usually informed by literary theory, which is a philosophical discussion of its various goals and methods. However, there has been some controversy on whether or not literary criticism should be considered as a separate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Literary analysis is also known as literary criticism. It is the study, evaluation or interpretation of literature. Modern literary criticism is usually informed by literary theory, which is a philosophical discussion of its various goals and methods. However, there has been some controversy on whether or not literary criticism should be considered as a separate filed of inquiry. Literary criticism is always published in the form of a book or essay. The academic literary critics teach in the department of literature and publish their works in academic journals. Some of the critics publish their work in periodicals like Times Literary Statement, New York Times Book Review and the London Review of Books.</p>
<p>Many critics work with theoretical texts, while the remaining read traditional literature. However, some critics are interested in issues like the minority and women’s literature. Writing literature analysis can be difficult. Here are some easy steps on how to write literature analysis.</p>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You should know the two styles of your literary analysis papers. The most common type is the thesis drive paper, which is often structured around the argument or central thesis about the text that you introduce at the start of the paper. While in a process paper, you keep exploring a piece of text and arrive at a thesis or argument by the conclusion of paper. This second approach for analysis is by interacting with and exploring the text. When you are planning to write the paper, take the help of your instructor and ask how to approach it accurately.</li>
<li>Think about some ideas and then you can focus on one element or an angle of the text. Now you can start your research. Some of the papers in literary analysis require the help of secondary sources. You can take the help of online journals, literary criticism and various other resources can help you in getting the extra information. Take down notes and keep a regular track on the MLA and the APA format.</li>
<li>Start writing your paper. If your paper is a thesis driven paper, make sure that you present it clearly and early on the paper.</li>
<li>Always keep your writing in style. Make sure that your literary paper is not boring and dry. However, you should not use vulgar words. Make your writing a little playful. You must include a variety of styles and various structures. Remember that in literary analysis, use of first person is allowed.</li>
<li>You will have to assume that the reader of your paper has already read the text, which you are talking about and hence, you do not need to summarize the plot. Literary analysis is not a book report. If you planning to use summary, keep it only for supporting the central thesis, and keep it brief. For writing effectively, use some literary terminology about what the author is doing and keep your paper well focused on the analysis.</li>
<li>You should keep your quotes accurate and use parenthetical documentation. Make sure that you keep all your quotations in line with APA and MLA. Remember while writing for poetry, always show the line break.</li>
<li>Reread your paper repeatedly. Read your paper aloud so that you can hear your mistakes.  When you have made at least two drafts of your paper, give it a proper title. Always give a title, which clearly indicates what the paper is about. Make your title catchy and interesting.</li>
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		<description><![CDATA[An invoice is also known as a bill. It is a commercial document, which is issued by the seller to the buyer. The invoice indicates the products, quantity and the prices that the seller has given to the buyer. An invoice also indicates that the buyer must pay the seller according to the terms of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An invoice is also known as a bill. It is a commercial document, which is issued by the seller to the buyer. The invoice indicates the products, quantity and the prices that the seller has given to the buyer. An invoice also indicates that the buyer must pay the seller according to the terms of payment. The buyer has a time limit to pay this amount or the buyer can get a discount if paid in advance. In the rental industry, an invoice includes the specific duration of the amount being billed. In the billing process of the rental industry works on the actual hours, days, weeks and months. According to the seller, an invoice is a sales invoice, and according to a buyer, an invoice is a purchase invoice. The document usually specifies the seller or the buyer, but the term &#8216;invoice&#8217; always indicates the money that one owes.</p>
<p>An invoice contains the following things:</p>
<ul>
<li>It will have the term tax invoice or invoice if in Australia.</li>
<li>Reference number</li>
<li>Date of the invoice issued</li>
<li>Tax payment (if required)</li>
<li>Name and  contact details of the seller</li>
<li>Name and contact details of the buyer</li>
<li>The entire product description</li>
<li>Price of the product</li>
</ul>
<p>Some European Unions require a VAT (value added tax) identification number for the invoice that is registered with the VAT. Writing an invoice is a basic process. Here are some easy steps on how to write invoice.</p>
<p><strong>Things Required: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Paper<strong> </strong></li>
<li>Pen or computer with printer<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Record the entire transaction that has transpired immediately; include date or any other comment. Creating a bill in advance for the services that are rendered later, helps you in keeping a track of your business. Sometimes, this is not possible, so it important to note every bill from time to time, which requires an invoice. <strong> </strong></li>
<li>On the first page of the invoice, you will have to write your name, address, business name and contact number. You should place this information on the top left corner of the page or on the top. You will also need a reference number, even if you are writing an invoice for the first time. Always use a four-digit code for the fist invoice. The four-digit code makes it easier for organizing the invoice on spreadsheets or any other document. <strong> </strong></li>
<li>Next step will be to insert the creation date and the date of your business transactions. The date of the invoice created should be under the reference number. The date when the service is provided should come under the portion of invoice that covers the billing. If required, you can also add the time in the invoice. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Make sure that you clearly describe the work completed, item sold and the services rendered. All these parts are very important for the invoice. You must also add the time spent on the project and mention the price. An invoice should have as much information as possible, so the client has no questions to ask. At the bottom of the invoice, clearly state the final payable amount, by either underlining or circling it. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Next to the total amount, mention the date of payment. Only the seller and the buyer decide the terms and conditions of payment. Mostly, the payment should be made between 14 to 30 days of the bill being issued. <strong></strong></li>
<li>At the end of the invoice, sign it or mark it with your company stamp. Even if you have a digital copy of the invoice, it is very important to have a hard copy. If you do not have a copy of the invoice, it will be difficult for you to keep track of your business. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Tips and Warnings: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Leave enough space in the invoice for the accounts department to add information. You should also add the tax and mention that the tax is included in the fees charged. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
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		<title>How to Write Introduction</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An introduction is the starting part of an article, essay or book. It states the reason and the main goal of writing. Introductions are always interesting and pursue the reader to read further. The first sentence of an introduction can be a statement or a question.
A main body and conclusion always follows the introduction. An [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An introduction is the starting part of an article, essay or book. It states the reason and the main goal of writing. Introductions are always interesting and pursue the reader to read further. The first sentence of an introduction can be a statement or a question.</p>
<p>A main body and conclusion always follows the introduction. An introduction written in a book is also known as &#8216;forward&#8217;. It is a piece of writing, always found at the beginning of a book or any other piece of literature. Sometimes, authors tend to write a preface before the introduction. A preface is a description of how this book came into being and the idea behind it.</p>
<p>Writing an introduction is very simple; you just need to know the right words and have information. Here are some simple steps on how to write introduction.</p>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You must know what you are going to introduce. Many trainee writers usually think that they have to write the paper in a particular order, starting from introduction and then continuing further. Only some writers follow this method. Before you write the introduction, it is very important to know about what the remaining paper consists of. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Try to grab the reader’s attention. Try to imagine your target audience as someone who is not interested in reading your paper. You will have to grab their attention in the introduction itself. The first few sentence of your paper must be crisp and should engage the reader to read further. There are some ways to pull the readers attention like some anecdotes, quotations or a saying. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Get to the point. Do not give unnecessary information in the introduction just get to the point, and mention important things in the introduction. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Once you have grabbed the attention of your readers, they will be interested to read the entire paper. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Conclude your introduction by stating the beginning of the main body. You can also end the introduction by telling your readers what the remaining paper has in store for them. Always keep your introduction clear and precise. <strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to Write Introduction for a Book</strong></p>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>If you are writing fiction, start with an action sequence, flashback or a dialogue. If you are writing a non-fiction book, write an interesting fact or a powerful quote. Your introduction should ignite some interest and should increase their curiosity for reading more. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Try to do some research. Go through some books with similar topics and see their introductions. If you are having difficulty with writing introductions, this will help you in coming up with new ideas. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Make sure that your book has a similar tone as your introduction. You can also speak with the target audience. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Entertain you readers, if you are writing a funny boom write some jokes in the introduction or for a romantic novel mention some interesting sequence. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Once you have written the introduction, proofread it and get some feedback from your friends and family. Try adding different dimensions to your introduction. <strong></strong></li>
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		<title>How to Write Evaluation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Evaluation is used to appraise and characterize different subjects of interest, which covers a wide range on human enterprise like arts, foundations, criminal justice, government, health care and many more. The problematic part of evaluation is the definition and it is often argued that evaluation does not need a definition. An evaluation is a rigorous, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Evaluation is used to appraise and characterize different subjects of interest, which covers a wide range on human enterprise like arts, foundations, criminal justice, government, health care and many more. The problematic part of evaluation is the definition and it is often argued that evaluation does not need a definition. An evaluation is a rigorous, systematic application, which is used to assess the implementation, improvement and outcomes of a program. Depending on the topic, various groups evaluate the subject. The American Evaluation Society has created a set of guiding principles for all the evaluators. The principles are as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>A      systematic enquiry: all the evaluators must conduct a systematic data      based inquiry about the subject they are evaluating.</li>
<li>Competence:      evaluators must give competent performance to the stakeholders</li>
<li>Honesty/integrity:      evaluators must ensure the integrity and honesty of the entire evaluation.</li>
<li>Respect      people: evaluators must respect the dignity and security of the      respondent.</li>
<li>Responsibilities      for the general public welfare: evaluators must articulate and take into      consideration the diversity of interest and values that are related to the      welfare of people.</li>
</ul>
<p>Evaluation writing is simple but one must be careful while writing it. Here are some simple steps on how to write evaluation.</p>
<p><strong>How to write employee evaluation</strong></p>
<p><strong>Steps:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Employee      evaluation is based on the objectives of the employee. All the employee      objectives should be established previously. Employee evaluation takes      place at the end of the year. Managers give feedback about to each      objective of every employee. For employee evaluation, you should use an      electronic or online process. <strong> </strong></li>
<li>Give      feedback for every employee objective. You should write brief descriptive      responses to every employee objective. The response should include: <strong></strong>
<ul>
<li>A total       rating on the employee objective such as goals were met, goals were       exceeded or did not meet the goals.</li>
<li>Provide       some specific examples that will support the entire employee evaluation.       For example, if the employees delivered the report on time, did the       employee help in generating new business, has the employee fostered       relationship with clients.</li>
<li>Give       additional feedback.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Give a      summarized evaluation feedback along with comments. Employee evaluation      should give the employees a perfect and true picture of their performance.      The employees are on target with their goals to succeed or no, are the      employee short on his goals and needs help, or the employee is meeting all      his goals but needs some new challenges. As a manger, you have to give      precise and clear feedback, which will be helpful for the employees.</li>
<li>As a      manger, your job requires you to write employee evaluations and document      enough information, and to have a two-way dialogue with the respective      employee. You will have to imagine yourself as the employee, and think      what you would want your evaluation to reflect. Make sure that you do not      use jargons, buzzwords and incomplete sentences in the evaluation. You      should be specific and detailed in the evaluation.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to Write Evaluation Paper</strong></p>
<p><strong>Steps: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Start      your evaluation paper by clearly stating the subject that you will be      evaluating. Many writers tend to lose their flow in the paper, which makes      the reader disinterested. Defining your topic to the readers grabs their      attention and they read further. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Include the      opinion of the subject. Keep your opinion as concise as possible. In many      cases, the subject is known as the thesis of paper. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Give      some evidence to support your opinion. This can be easily accomplished in      two ways: quote references that will support your viewpoint and use      logical reasoning to prove that your evaluation is correct. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Now      write the opposing viewpoints. This will show the readers that you know      about different opinions on this subject. Make sure that when you write      the opposing viewpoints, your reasoning should prove the opposing      viewpoints wrong. <strong></strong></li>
<li>Add some      supporting evidence after you give your viewpoint. End the evaluation      paper by stating the subject of the analysis once again.</li>
</ul>
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