Wow! 2011 has been filled with so many ups and downs. I have learned a great deal about the justice system this year and have continued thinking about law school. It's a big decision and would be life changing, but I have decided to put it on hold for another few years.
I have met so many great people this year and have had several opportunities come my way that I will forever be thankful for. And thanks to facebook, twitter, and linkedin, I have reconnected with many I have lost touch with over the years. This in itself is a blessing.
I am ready to end 2011, but ready and excited to start 2012. This year will be the most memorable yet! Filled with personal and professional growth, new adventures, and much needed changes...2012, here I come!
Thank you all and have a happy, healthy, and prosperous NEW YEAR!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
For those of you who struggle with writing...
Over the years, I have written thousands of pages to earn my degrees. Now I am helping others do the same. Consider these tips for improving your writing skills:
1. Read good writers.
2. Practice writing daily.
3. Know your audience and constantly ask yourself "who cares?" when you are writing.
4. Replace "is," "are," "was," and "were" with more creative words or phrases.
5. Research your knowledge and give credit to others' ideas. For professional and academic purposes, avoid using personal opinions unless you can support it with facts.
6. Keep paragraphs short.
7. Be consistent throughout your writing.
8. Do not use contractions. Spell it out!
9. In the beginning, start with a question or short, powerful statement to grab readers' attention.
10. Keep the meat in the middle.
11. In the end, leave the reader with something to think about and end with an impact.
12. When proofreading, read aloud so you know how it sounds. Does it flow well? If it doesn't sound right, it probably isn't.
Now, get to writing. Don't forget to be creative!
1. Read good writers.
2. Practice writing daily.
3. Know your audience and constantly ask yourself "who cares?" when you are writing.
4. Replace "is," "are," "was," and "were" with more creative words or phrases.
5. Research your knowledge and give credit to others' ideas. For professional and academic purposes, avoid using personal opinions unless you can support it with facts.
6. Keep paragraphs short.
7. Be consistent throughout your writing.
8. Do not use contractions. Spell it out!
9. In the beginning, start with a question or short, powerful statement to grab readers' attention.
10. Keep the meat in the middle.
11. In the end, leave the reader with something to think about and end with an impact.
12. When proofreading, read aloud so you know how it sounds. Does it flow well? If it doesn't sound right, it probably isn't.
Now, get to writing. Don't forget to be creative!
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