Glenda Said:

HELP! I need someone to give me their opinions/thoughts on my UF essay?

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Thoughtful, sympathetic, realistic account of a moving experience. Excellent work.
Just one tidgy widgy little correction on the fourth line...to know somebody whom you

Veronica Said:

What type of essay is expected for the GED test?

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You are given 45 minutes to write an expository essay. More details can be found on GED-i:
http://www.ged-i.org/gedill/GED_exam1.ht…

Purdue U.'s OWL provides a study guide to help you prepare for the written portion of the GED:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement…

Another good site to help you learn to write well-formed essays is The Five Paragraph Essay Wizard for expository essays:
http://www.geocities.com/soho/atrium/143…

As I tell my students, preparation and practice will give you confidence and reduce anxiety so you'll do well. Good luck on your test!

Charlotte Said:

GCSE English Lang paper 1 - Do you have any ideas prepared for the narrative question?

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nope. i'm doing that paper tomorrow too :)
i always go with the formal letters as i'm not a creative person and find that they make life more easier. i'd suggest not to as u may end up in the exam trying to remember every single detail of your plan etc

Penny Said:

How to give my practice in writing more direction?

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Okay. To use your example, don't just say, "He was emo." Say, "He wore black clothes studded with silver, and his hair was (insert color here)."

This is a prime example of you simply telling us something about the character/person instead of showing us. We don't want to hear that *you* think he's emo. We want to see it for ourselves.

EDIT: Oh, LOL! Sorry. But the advice still stands. Show. Don't tell.

Gabriel Said:

Essay Help! Not Asking to Write it for me, just want some help getting started?

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Helen Keller comes to mind. Just search the name and you will find ample material such as http://www.time.com/time/time100/heroes/…

Jordan Said:

Where can I find someone to proofread and help edit my scholarship essay?

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Sara,
I'll be happy to try and help you if you like. I edit and rewrite papers for college and grad students for a living and generally they score A's on work I have contributed to. I have helped to write a half dozen or so scholarship apps and about as many admissions essays. If you'd like me to look over your work or help you with it, send a draft of your paper to my email address: hickcrazy1@yahoo.com. Please send along a brief bio with your work. Mention hobbies, favorite arts-music, dance,painting etc, volunteer duties, languages, any class offices you have held.Things that let me know a bit about you and your academic career. Also let me know what you plan to major in.
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