Japanese have been one the languages people want to learn. This may be because of being globally competitive. But aside from that, Japanese language is enjoyable to study about. Writing in Japanese first will require you to know its characters. There are four basic characters in Japanese language: katakana, hiragana, kanji and romanji. This could be quite confusing but you’ll get used to it for sure.
Katakana has 46 distinctive characters. It also has 5 vowels and could represent any sound in Japanese. Moreover, it is said that katakana is the easiest to express of the four. Next is the Hiragana. This is the first one that schools teach to Japanese children. Just like katakana, it has 46 characters, each one with a counterpart in katakana. It is used to express simple words and conjunctions. The third way to write in Japanese is to write kanji. This is the most complicated of the four characters. This is brought by the Buddhist monks and originated from Chinese characters. It is commonly used to write names of places and people. Last is the romanji which may be the most popular to everyone because it takes on roman numerals. It used to express words that did not originated from Japan, in short, borrowed words. Of the four basic characters, kanji is the hardest to write and hiragana works the opposite. Instructions »
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A case study is not just a simple paper or article. It involves in-depth research and understanding on a given or chosen subject matter. The study involves identifying the problem, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting the data and presenting the results. You don’t need to have a large population here, a small sample will do.
Before you write a case study, you may want to know its types. A case study could be illustrative. That is, it is designed to keep up the interest of readers. This usually involves unfamiliar topic and then making them familiar through presentation of illustrative results. Another type is the exploratory case study which are great resources for future studies because they provide information and in-depth analysis on the topic. Then we have the critical instance case studies that address cause and effects problems. Instructions »
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It’s a great feeling to say thank you and be thanked for something. We could express our thank you’s through personal conversation or talking over the phone. Another one is by giving out thank you letters. It might sound traditional, but still, it’s romantic and gratifying.
How to make a thank you letter? Well, this is just very simple. Since the goal of this note is to thank someone, you just have to be earnest and full of gratitude. To get started in making a good thank you letter, you’ll need a pen and stationery or any good paper. Instructions »
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Personal statements are probably one of the most challenging works to write on. It’s easy to write about certain person, but when it comes to yourself, it’s quite hard. Personal statements require specific topics so you should really decide well on what topic to take on.
Although personal statements are quite hard to write for some, please take note of this, this specific literary work is about YOU. There no wrong or right ways to write it since you are the only one who know the real you. However, you might want to take on some advice on how to begin it. Instructions »
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A sonnet is a literary work of art. It has two main types; it could be Shakespearean or English. It could also be Italian or Petrarchan. Though some say that sonnets are hard to work on to, it is still a very satisfying poem to do.
In writing a sonnet, the first thing that you’ll need is the materials. Pen and paper will do. You will also need dictionaries and thesaurus to aid you in maintaining the rhyme scheme. To start with, you must be aware that a sonnet is a fourteen line poem. In an Italian sonnet, you are required to maintain an A-B-B-A-A-B-B-A rhyme scheme in the octant or the first eight lines. On the other hand, the next six lines or what we refer to as sestet need to have a C-D-E-C-D-E or C-D-C-D-C-D. Instructions »
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Ever wanted to be that punk who’s always the cause for all that graffiti on the side of the walls of city hall down the street, but can barely draw a perfect circle, none-the-less thows amazing works of art used only by cans of spray paint? Well in this tutorial, I will teach you the fine art of graffiti drawing. (although I cant ensure your way out of jail, so please - no vandalism)
The first step is to get yourself a piece of paper, and a marker. Start to draw your name in bold across the sheet - and don’t be shy. write big. The next step is to outline your lines with a marker. And remember, your not drawing back over them, your just outlining them. Keep repeating this process until your letters touch each other, or overlap each other. After you finish, place a sheet of tracing paper over what you have already done, and lightly trace over the outlines of your letters with a pencil.
Then, transfer that tracing to a new, clean sheet of paper. Round off the outlined letters you have, then go over your lines with a pen, and to add some art, fill in the outlined shapes with color. After you have finished you coloring, snap your fingers in success, and take a look at your wonderful piece of art, Mr. picasso.
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The skill of writing an abstract, more specifically an academic abstract, largely relates to the skill of summarizing. You are expected to identify the main points of your (or, in several cases, someone else’s) academic paper, putting them together, then presenting them in a version much shorter than the original document.
Before you start, it is worth noting what an abstract’s common purpose is. Usually, an abstract is written to be placed in catalogues or online lists, so anyone who is prospecting to use a thesis, for research materials or otherwise, may have a quick look to an abstract rather than having to read the whole document to know what the general content and issue is. So there: an abstract is more of a preview than a conclusive summary. Instructions »
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So you want to write a play. Depending on whether you have or have not ever written one or taken lessons about writing one before will affect your understanding of the importance of plotting, character development and readability in a play script. The fact is, they are very important.
Playwriting itself is a form of creative writing, so all elements of it will be necessary to incorporate, including plot elements, settings, characters and such. Aside from that, a play script is definitely intended to be read by more than just one people. It is important that you get your intended idea across efficiently, by ensuring readability and absence of vagueness. Instructions »
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Although with the advent of ATMs, credit cards, and ultimately online money transfers, the age of the check is considered over, the skill of writing a check is still a very useful skill to have. Especially when you find yourself in a third-world country without electricity and large amounts of cash.
Before you begin writing your check, always keep in mind to use an ink-based pen whenever possible. In worst cases NEVER write a check with a pencil, as doing this means you’re just plainly asking your check to be forged. Pens with depleted and fading ink are also unadvisable, and the best instrument to write your check is a marker pen or a gel pen, as they ensure a greater ink absorbency to the paper. Instructions »
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When you first hear the words “literature review”, what came to mind on its definition might be “a review of a work of literature”. Instead, though, a literature review is actually a compiled summary and analysis of a number of literatures published about a particular subject.
In writing a literature review, the key is in several points of your work, namely the choosing of a topic, thesis statement, and subsequently the choosing of what works of literature to include, synthesizing the information, and putting it to order. The rest, which is writing your work into a fully presentable article, depends entirely on your spontaneous writing skills. Instructions »
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Looking at all the little possible things to overlook that can ruin your work, writing a term paper might sound imposing at first, while in fact it is quasi-linear at best. There are, believe it or not, fixed, near-surefire methods that may yield you a mark with flying colors for your term paper. Just remember that like everything, it is something that you must put effort in, especially with time-consuming researches and searches for references, and data gathering. Also remember, before you begin, that while gathering information and source material from someone else’s works might be condoned, plagiarism is very looked down upon and must not ever cross your mind, however dispirited you may be. Think of it as a crime (most of the time it is). An unforgivable, shameless crime.
At the start of the long road, your first step should be, definitely, choosing a topic. The very first thing to make sure is whether your topic is relevant with what your assignment is. Be sure that you completely understand what the general topic you’re assigned to encompass. Consult and consult your teacher on any topic you have in mind, on whether it’s legit. You don’t want to have months and months of work be useless because it’s completely irrelevant to what you’re assigned to. Instructions »
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If you’re looking for a job or have experienced looking for one, then you know how crucial it is to start with the right foot. For job seekers, the journey starts with writing a good resume. Without it you cannot expect to even get an invitation for an interview from the company you’re sending your resume to.
Of course, you cannot make people love you at first sight. But the good thing is that you can have them at hello (pardon the cheesy clichés; but they will surely get stuck in your memory). That is the purpose of writing a resume. Have the human resources person get interested in you enough to invite for coffee, er, an interview. Instructions »
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If you are in college and in your senior year, probably the only thing (or at least the biggest thing) that’s hanging over your head right now is your thesis. It is one of the biggest and lengthiest papers that you will probably write in your college life, or even in your entire life.
Therefore, it isn’t at all surprising when you look at the task of writing a thesis as a really big boulder that blocks you from graduating from college. But writing one shouldn’t be that of a burden. Yes, it takes time and a lot of patience but it pays out well in the end. Aside from the two, below are some more tips that will help in writing your thesis. Instructions »
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Everyone of us has a story to tell about our lives. From the simple housewife to the top-notch business executive, a person faces and conquers at least one adversity. And such an event can be good material for writing a biography.
A biography, in its simplest sense, is an interesting story about a person’s life. But more than just a straightforward narration of the life of the subject, it goes deeper by trying to analyze his/her life and tries to explain the things that happened to him/her.
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Essays are written for a variety of purposes. A particular essay can talk about one’s childhood and another one can be to argue a certain point. There is no limit on what can be talked about in an essay. However, the one thing that would define it is its revolution around a particular theme.
Although essays tend to be subjective in its point of view, it is different from mere rambling. A certain theme holds the essay together and serves as the point of writing one. If you want to write an essay, below are some steps to get you started. Instructions »
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No matter what sort of document you wish to produce, you’re going to want to know how to write an outline first. Outlines are essential to help you gather your thoughts together and put them into a cohesive flow of ideas. Think of an outline like you would a road map. With a road map, you can pinpoint the most direct route so you can make a bee line from the beginning to your destination. Or you could map out a more scenic route, just to add a few twist and turns to make the journey more interesting. In either case, your map will get you where you want to go without getting lost.
An outline aids in the process of writing, helps you organize your ideas, presents your material in a logical form, shows the relationships among ideas in your writing, constructs an ordered overview of your writing and it defines boundaries and groups.
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A eulogy is a memorial speech delivered at a funeral to recount the life of the deceased. Most people would agree that the most difficult part in eulogies is the delivery. However, composing a good eulogy is half, if not as difficult as delivering it.
What people look for in eulogies are accounts that identify the deceased in a dignified way, so the deceased can be brought back to the minds of those assembled. The worst case scenario in a botched eulogy would be one that (intentionally or unintentionally) embarrass or defame the deceased, and subsequently his/her family, instead of paying respect.
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An Obituary is an extended notice of death of a person. It is distinguishable from a simple funeral notice in aside from just announcing the death of the person, it also contains an account of his/her life and work. It is then distinguishable from a eulogy in that an obituary is relatively more brief, and unlike eulogies, are usually in the printed form. It can ultimately be said that an obituary is a mediator between a funeral notice and an eulogy, incorporating elements from both.
Writing an obituary can produce undesired results if certain things aren’t taken note of. A good obituary is unique, informative, lively, and moving. It accurately explains the life journey and important events of the person, avoids clichés, and has enough “spirit” to inspire its readers. Remember that an obituary, aside as an announcement, can serve as an important record of the individual.
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A memo, short for memorandum, is an essential instrument in virtually any business organization. It is a tool of relatively simple recorded communication within the internal parts of the organization, yet provides the classically perfect blend of informativeness and casualness to not become a useless scribbling, informationally or bureaucratically speaking. This is what you have to aim in the intention of writing a good memo for someone. When writing a memo, think of the words informative, direct, and to-the point.
The most important thing that should be in your mind, even before you begin writing your memo, is identifying your audience. You must be sure to know the responsibilities, constraints, authorities, and even their level of competence.
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Haiku is a globalized form of poetry which originated in Japan. It was originated in the 19th Century, where it used to be an opening for a lengthier form of Japanese poetry. A man named Masaoka Shiki established Haiku as an independent poetic form.
Up to now, many Haiku artists have spawned from across the world. It’s no longer only composed in Japanese, as countless Haiku have been originally composed (as opposed to being translated from japanese) in English and other languages. Instructions »
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Book is a four lettered word but the when we start defining a book, we might very well need an another book. There is no school for transforming people into writers but with little help and advice, a writer can be nurtured easily.
Getting inspired is the best way to begin a full fledged writing career. Have a sincere look at the works of other writers and try to find that how do they define things, how they describe a particular process or event. A book is guided by its subject or genres so if you are intending to write physics junior high text-book, have a look at the similar books by different authors. This will give you a better picture of what to write and what not to write. Similarly if you are planning to write a novel on some out-of-the-world magical subject then Harry Porter series will be a great book to read beforehand. Instructions »
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Talent is talent and is not a hybrid seed that can be sown into any ground to produce a whole farm of talent. They say writers are not born in farms, nor are they mould in caskets, a writer is a born writer. But help, advice and guidelines are some magic pills that can dramatically transform a novice into a spellbinding writer. Well this article is just the same dose that you require to become a novel writer.
Always start with a rough write-up of the content, outlining the major chapters and aspects and then in the end when compile the matter and shape it in the form of a novel.
To begin with a novel, start with a vision. Whether a fiction or a sci-fi or an account of anything, everything needs to have a basic objective. Try revolving your story around that plot. You can try an occasional move-around but an over use of it can mislead the story and confuse the readers utterly which you don’t want in any case. Instructions »
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A user manual is an important documentation to help a user understand any system in general. It can be a mobile phone, to a software application to a full fledged IT system. It is a general convention that any person well versed in English and having a good store of vocabulary can write a user manual but the assumption is entirely wrong. A proper research is needed before writing any article. Here is how to write a good user manual.
Use common words and avoid using incomplete phrases because your target readers can be much diversified in their knowledge levels. Always identify the target audience first and then document the manual as per them. Like, if we are writing a user manual for accounting software, our target audience will be bankers who are not that technically sound. So if we are using difficult technical terms, then they will not be able to follow it very easily. Instructions »
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Children have their own mysterious world where they keep crawling every single day and night. Children have simple emotions, simple feelings and simple ways of interpreting things. The books that they read is their only gateway to the outside world, the only way they increase their creative and imaginative powers. And so among all writing jobs, writing a child book is the most difficult ones. Here are some basic tips to write a good and attractive child book.
Children have very less interpretation powers, yet they are overtly imaginative. So if you are writing a child book and you write it on politics, corruption or some other heavy matter, even the brightest kid would not be able to make out anything. Instead choose lighter topics. A fairy tale or simple tales of a frog or a monkey are the most appealing child topics. Create your whole book around children, which attracts children the most. You can try introducing a main child character and his many friends. Instructions »
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How to write a Love letter? To tell you how to write a love letter is equivalent of telling how to love. Love letters are nothing but the reflection of your love towards your beloved. You just need to make it special. Here is how can you write a beautiful love letter.
The first thing that you need to take care of is the envelope. This is one part on which anyone hardly pays any attention but you need to know that this is the first thing that your beloved will come across. The Envelope says a lot about the Letter. An old phrase that emphasizes on the importance of the cover, an overtly colored, childish envelope is not going to take you anywhere. Instead try soft colored envelopes to enclose the precious piece of paper with in. Instructions »
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