Have you ever wished you could make a difference? Have you ever looked at something and wanted to make a positive change? Have you ever heard of a tragic event that happened and said “I wish I could have done something to prevent it”? That is what law can offer me. Law can give me […]
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Damsel in distress
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She sat alone in the tower, thinking of ways to get out. There is not much else to do when being guarded by a dragon. Her father said it would keep her safe, that only the most suitable of husbands … Continue reading →
Why?
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Why? That is my favorite sentence in the English language because it is so simple but holds so much purpose and importance. Often times we forget to stop and ask ourselves this question and end up missing out seeing the value of the tasks we complete on a day to day basis. Or we end […]
About Me
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a reader. I was lucky enough to be encouraged strongly by my parents- they were always buying me books, and encouraging me to read. I can remember checking out a Hardy Boys book early in elementary school, and loving it. So much so, in fact, that […]
Conciseness in Writing
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Clear and concise writing is an important aspect in all professional writing. The audience does not want to have to spend a long time trying to find the point of your paper, report, email, etc. Rather, the writing should state early on (in the first few sentences) the main point of the piece so that […]
What is the Futures Market?
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So, many of you probably have no idea what exactly a futures contract is or how people go about trading them. A futures contract is just a contractual agreement to buy or sell a particular a particular commodity or financial instrument at a pre-determined price in the future. Futures contract detail the quality and quantity […]
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Make a habit
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A great way to improve your writing is to make a habit of writing often. Set a space of time once a day or even once a week and just put something on paper. It doesn’t even have to make … Continue reading →
Audience
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Knowing your audience is the #1 rule in writing. How can someone convey what they are trying to say without knowing who they want to say it to? Your audience determines your word choice, grammar, even general language; its a vital part of communication, and as I have already talked about in my post Clarity, communication […]
Claudia Rankine, Opening Eyes In a “Post-Racial” World
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Thanks to Virginia Tech’s MFA program in Creative Writing, award winning poet Claudia Rankine was invited to read as part of their Visiting Writers Series. After hearing several of her works during class, I was really excited to hear her read … Continue reading →
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