How to Write an Executive Summary

In the most common form of a business plan, the executive summary is that which comes first. It contains a summary or an overview of what people can expect to read in the succeeding pages. But even if the executive summary comes first in the printed business plan, it is usually the last to be […]

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How to Write a CV

The curriculum vitae, otherwise known as the CV, serves different purposes depending on which country you intend to use it. In parts of Europe and Asia, for example, the CV is used instead of a resume when applying for a job. Meanwhile, in the United States, it is used in applying for academic positions and […]

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How to Write an Abstract

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 […]

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How to Write a Check

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 […]

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