Ramona Said:

how much should i get paid for writing somebody their graduate school admissions essay?

We Answered:

Since your question doesn't ask about the ethical dilemma or the potential ramifications, I'll offer what technical writers would charge:

$70 a page

Research and page setting are much more but a simple essay... no less than this.

Travis Said:

How big an essay do you have to write to get a masters degree in psychology?

We Answered:

ALOT! You better know your stuff to earn a master's. The image of having a M.D is awesome so you have to throw your whole self into getting it..I don't think it's so much the length of the essay as the topic,principals,and intensity of it!

Marcia Said:

How do you get use to the techniques in writing?

We Answered:

A few essential tips on writing:
1. choose ("The solar system") and limit your subject ("Pluto: a planet or what?");
2. list your ideas and order them (from the most general to the most specific);
3. write the first draft (the second, etc.; as many as necessary);
4. Introduction:
(A) opening statement: open up with an attention-getting statement;
(B) say what you will DO in your text: criticize, analyze, compare/contrast, discuss, etc.;

4. Conclusion:
(A) recap what you HAVE DONE: compared, contrasted, etc.;
(B) add a conclusion (a message, which can be drawn from what you wrote).

As far as verb tenses (present, past, future, etc.) and modals (can, may, should, etc.), keep this in mind:

1. stick to the present ("have"), followed by the present perfect ("have had");OR choose the past ("had"), followed by the past perfect ("had");

2. review the meaning of each modal:

(A) Mom, CAN (=permission) I go to the party?/ They CAN (= know how to) swim very well;
(B) Sir, MAY (= permission) I leave now?/ She MAY (= possibility) come tonight;
(C) You MUST (= obligation) leave at once. / He MUST (= inference) be 28; maybe 30;
(D) You SHOULD (=obligation) do as I tell you;
(E) How DARE (= be rude enough to) you say such a thing to my face?
(F) I MIGHT (= possibility) stay up all night because I have a paper to write.

The final step is "editing":
(A) use formal speech (avoid colloquialisms and slangs);
(B) correct grammar and spelling (if necessary);
(C) check your use of words (make changes to avoid repetition, ambiguity, etc.).

On second thoughts, I think you are referring to "MODES" (not MODALS), such as narration and description. Check Stone and Bell.

Ronnie Said:

I am writing a 6000 word essay for my masters degree - how many references are adequate?

We Answered:

you already ansered the question...... it's quality. If you are rambling on for 3,000 words with no evidence then re-write it and source the 3,000 with evidentary links to other great people that have thunk what you now think is the right answer.....

that's the guide. if you are making unsubstantiated points then stop and reference to back up your arguement.

Roberta Said:

I need major help with writing a intro for my admissions essay for counseling psychology grad program?

We Answered:

There are some good tips on writing personal statement for psychology grad programs that I found here: htttp://www.getintogradschoolpsychology.…