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		<title>Be the Best Writer that You Can Be</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A common trademark among good writers is doing efficient research. Some writers do a lot of research which takes up a lot of time and they may end up using a small fraction of what&#8217;s collected. Likewise, another writer may do almost no research and her writing lacks the depth of a well researched article... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/be-the-best-writer-that-you-can-be.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Writing: The Importance of Second Opinions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife You are &#8211; in your most humble opinion &#8211; brilliant. Your writing reflects a superior collection of thoughts and theories, the academic wonders that are certain to be recognized by all. You are daring with your dissections of history and philosophy, able to conjure intrigue from dull statistics. Your... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/writing-the-importance-of-second-opinions.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Pens and Papers VS Computers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The days of using traditional school supplies are gone. Writing with your hands is outdated and has been replaced by the universal penmanship of computer fonts. Computers have virtually replaced paper, pencils and typewriters. Technology has changed the face of education in other ways, too. Students are no longer required to attend class physically. Finding online courses... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/pens-and-papers-vs-computers.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hooking Your Reader From Start to Finish</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by orangeacid via Flickr The term academic writing may conjure up thoughts of serious sentences and dull essays.  Writing an essay doesn&#8217;t need to be thought of as dull an uninteresting. By hooking your reader, you draw them into your work.  Here are a few ways to engage you readers. Selecting a topic that... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/hooking-your-reader-from-start-to-finish.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How to Become a Better Writer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of us understand the importance of writing well. It can affect our jobs and careers, as well as how other people perceive us. Good writing reflects a positive light on those who are able to communicate well in written form. So how do you go about becoming a better writer? Here are a few... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/how-to-become-a-better-writer.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Content Writing ? Is It A Viable Career Option? Why Not?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cover of Writing for Magazines Every recession sees a large number of individuals being fired. These individuals move into unconventional professions like copyrighting and content writing for websites. Once the economy improves, most individuals revert back to their original profession. One reason why they do so is that content writing and other such activities are... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/content-writing-is-it-a-viable-career-option-why-not.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Are you ready to Tweet? Make sure you write it right.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Twitter.com has quickly become the best way to share information in real-time regarding current news, upcoming events and even personal day-to-day errands. The parameters of using this powerful networking tool can be a bit daunting to newbies, but once you get the hang of it – it’s easy and fun. Anatomy of a Tweet A... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/are-you-ready-to-tweet-make-sure-you-write-it-right.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Writing Tips: Ways to Brainstorm for Topics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are writing a news article, piece of fiction or short story you will need to have a topic and an idea of where you wish to take your writing. Brainstorming is a great way to come up with a number of topics and directions that you can take that topic. Here is a... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/writing-tips-ways-to-brainstorm-for-topics.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Five W&#8217;s and One H of News Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Part of the responsibility of a news writer is to make sure that the articles that you produce answer the five W’s. Whether the article is a hard news or soft news article the five W’s and one H will help readers understand the topic that you are talking about. Here is a look at... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-five-ws-and-one-h-of-news-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Taking Good Notes During an Interview for a News Article</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When writing a news story you might get a chance to interview an important person for your news article. Interviews are a great way to add insight into the topic that you are writing about or give the article a personal touch. However, an interview cannot be properly used by the writer if they did... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/tips-for-taking-good-notes-during-an-interview-for-a-news-article.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Research Tip: How to Ask Good Questions During a Research Interview</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Interviews can be an important part of the news writing process. They are a great resource to gather information, get direct quotes and even give a personal touch to some of the articles that you are writing. How much information you can use from your interview will depend upon how good or bad the interview... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/research-tip-how-to-ask-good-questions-during-a-research-interview.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guidelines for Writing a Hard News Article</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the first types of news writing that a journalist or freelance news writer learns is how to create a hard news article. Hard news articles are the bulk of the news stories that people read. When there is a story on local crime, the war, the economy or anything that requires a lot... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/guidelines-for-writing-a-hard-news-article.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Writing Tips: How to Create a Soft News Piece</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Newspapers and local websites love to feature stories that appeal to the emotions of the viewers and readers. These articles are generally known as soft news articles. Soft news articles are less strict with the structure of the article and allow the writer to show a little bit of creativity with the writing style. If... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/writing-tips-how-to-create-a-soft-news-piece.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ways to End A News Article</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you a writing a hard news article or a soft news article, you must at some point finally end the article. Many journalists and news story writers often have a hard time figuring out exactly how to end their article. Do you just stop writing when you think you’re done? Do you create a... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/ways-to-end-a-news-article.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Writing News Article Content in APA Style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most common styles of writing for news writing is the American Psychological Association format, or the APA format. Almost all news articles are written using the APA style. This common style of writing makes it easier for editors to present a newspaper that has consistency even though it was written by various... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/tips-for-writing-news-article-content-in-apa-style.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>News Writing Information: Various Types of Leads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to writing a news story one of the most important parts of the article is the lead. With a wonderful lead to a news story you can pull in thousands of readers and even readers who would not normally read the story. On the reserve side with a bad lead you can... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/news-writing-information-various-types-of-leads.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Steps to Creating News Stories for Local Newspapers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people assume that writing a news story takes hours of research. While there are stories out there that take research time and the ability to conduct interviews, there are also local news stories that are just perfect for your local newspaper. The key to developing and writing these types of news stories is knowing... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/steps-to-creating-news-stories-for-local-newspapers.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How to Start Out Your News Story</title>
		<description><![CDATA[News articles can take a lot of work. There is the need to come up with a story, do the research, conduct interviews and then write the story in an unbiased way that will not only inform readers but will catch their attention. Many people who write news articles have a tough time figuring out... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/how-to-start-out-your-news-story.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How the Inverted Pyramid Structure is Used for News Stories</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While it might appear to the casual news article reader that there is no logic to the information that is presented there is. Many news writers who write news stories for the major newspapers use a strategy known as the inverted pyramid to present their news stories. Here is a look at the inverted pyramid... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/how-the-inverted-pyramid-structure-is-used-for-news-stories.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Voice Recorders</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, the best ideas come from strange places such as working out or driving. If you have a large writing assignment handed to you, you may find yourself in a position to increase your productivity by keeping a recording device handy to record ideas as you get them. The benefits are they can be hands... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/voice-recorders.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Creating an Outline</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it helps to create an outline before you attempt to write as a template to your completed project. Resumes often work in that manner, and that method could very well help you with your writing needs. One thing to consider is to look from the perspective of a finished project like what the teacher... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/creating-an-outline.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Commonly Misused Pronoun and Possession Homonyms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First Person: I am, We are Second Person: You are Third Person: (S)He is, It is, They are Doesn’t matter the Person: Who is, There are This is many different ways in which English uses the verb “to be.”  Some of this gets tricky enough to fool English speaking people into getting it wrong grammatically.... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/commonly-misused-pronoun-and-possession-homonyms.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ideas to Defeat Writers Block</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A blank page can not only be very disturbing, but also very uninspiring. Instead of letting the blankness of the page intimidate you, opt for the attitude found in the Tao’s un-carved block. The sky is the limit to the creativity you can put on a blank page. It has no boundaries except for that... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/ideas-to-defeat-writers-block.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Top 4 Misprints to Avoid in Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1.  Clichés “Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away, it was a dark and stormy night…to shed some light on the matter.” Readers crave originality, and clichés are not only far from original, but they often become an easy target for number 2 on this list (mixed metaphors). Of course, if you... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/top-4-misprints-to-avoid-in-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Six Basic Writing Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Show, Don’t Tell Use actions and research to make your point. What you stand for should speak for itself. Utilize all Five Senses Many stories are based on observations made from sight; however, a blind man’s version of the same story will be very different. Do not use all 5 senses to describe one thing... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/six-basic-writing-tips.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Effective Visual Aids for your Research Paper</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Teachers are not always boring people and often do appreciate a little extra visual oomph to a research paper. Here are some college-friendly, effective visual aids. Headings Give the reader’s mind a break by chunking and organizing some of the information for them with headings and subheadings. Keep your headings short and to the point.... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/effective-visual-aids-for-your-research-paper.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Create Fascinating Characters</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Humans are designed to socially connect with each other, and some of your best loved works resulted from most loved characters. Who are the Muppets without Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy? Which Disney character is quick to act and lose his temper? “No one, but Donald Duck.” Not only do we humans enjoy falling... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/create-fascinating-characters.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Give your Topic Depth for Academic Papers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the world of fiction, the experts tell you that story matters over style, and the same holds true to an academic audience such as your teacher. The point of writing a paper is to show your teacher you learned something, but it shouldn’t have to be boring to read or write. Giving your paper... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/give-your-topic-depth-for-academic-papers.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Rhetorical Uses in Writing Persuasion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rhetoric is the art of language where effective persuasion rests in catering to the three appeals of the audience:  Logos, Pathos, and Ethos. Popular with Aristotle and Plato, its primary goal is not to discover truth (like Socrates’ Dialectical Method), but to persuade people. Logos Logos is the logic and reason of the information. This... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/rhetorical-uses-in-writing-persuasion.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Joy to the World</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The shot of my two kids by the tree, the whole family in front of Spacehip Earth from this summers vacation to Disney or that cute shot of the kids with the dog at the beach? Which one should I use for my holiday card this year? And what do I write?... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/joy-to-the-world.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Mommy Blog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Who amongst us has not come home from work and been greeted by a house full of screaming kids, a too demanding spouse and a sink overflowing with dirty dishes. Who amongst us hasn&#8217;t wanted to tell their next door neighbor to invest in some new drapery or their mother in law to go shove... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-mommy-blog.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Term Paper Season</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year again. It&#8217;s term paper season. The time when millions of high school and college students have to churn out that last hurrah: the term paper. As much as we&#8217;d like to think that all of these students are honestly doing their best to produce a quality paper, it is rarely... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/term-paper-season.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>If It Bleeds It Leads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that whenever you turn on your local news you are barraged with a bunch of stories on rape, murder and gang violence? Unless, the president is in town, it can take my local news station close to five minutes to report anything other than violence and bloodshed and I live in... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/if-it-bleeds-it-leads.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Goodbye Mr. Postman</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a high school English teacher, I am finding that teaching good writing skills is becoming harder and harder to do. Whenever I force my students to write a letter in class I am faced with a barrage of &#8220;whys?&#8221; and &#8220;when will I ever need this in real life?&#8221;. Most of my students don&#8217;t... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/goodbye-mr-postman.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Memory Book</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s face it folks. The economy is bad. Everybody&#8217;s purse strings are pulled to the limit and no one even wants to imagine what their credit card bill is going to look like come January. When money is tight we all tend to cut back on buying things for ourselves, but who can stand to... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-memory-book.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Death of Spelling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a high school English teacher, I go through hundreds of papers every week and one pattern that I&#8217;ve noticed consistently throughout my classes is poor spelling. Why is this? Are the elementary school teachers not teaching spelling anymore? Are the middle school teachers not reinforcing how important a skill good spelling is? I don&#8217;t... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-death-of-spelling.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Too Much Information</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via CrunchBase I love Facebook as much as the next girl. I loved finding out that my high school sweetheart went bald, that the valedictorian never did make millions through some internet start-up and that at least some of the cheerleaders are now fat. I love catching up with relatives that live far away.... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/too-much-information.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Online Continuing Education</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As high school students reach the end of this stage in their educational experience, the next step can often feel daunting and even frightening. With so many options available for the next few years, many do not know where to turn for guidance on choosing the option that will help them to achieve their goals.... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/online-continuing-education.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Auld Lang Syne</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It looks like we&#8217;re approaching that time of year again; New Years Eve. Now what New Years tradition is more ingrained in us than making New Years Resolutions? Every year, we set out pencil to paper to do things better this year than we did the last. Unfortunately, most of the time our New Years... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/auld-lang-syne.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Using References Appropriately</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Using references have been a subject upon which many have been troubled. Many have felt the fright of not knowing exactly how to use a source in their writing, most commonly over the course of one&#8217;s academic career. It isn&#8217;t actually quite that difficult. Yet it may feel much worse than it really is. Here... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/using-references-appropriately.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Hard to Say Goodbye</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the writer in the family I am always given the &#8220;honor&#8221; of writing speeches for weddings, birthdays etc. I always wish everyone a happy birthday and send out all the baby congratualtions. I gladly accept the challenge of writing these things. I mean who amongst us isn&#8217;t up for a little challenge once in... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/its-hard-to-say-goodbye.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Moving to My Dream House</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Houses that used to be out of my price range are now more affordable than ever. The recession has taken a toll on the housing market and home values are as low as they have been in years. Factor in that mortgage rates are at record lows, and it... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/moving-to-my-dream-house.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Instructions Not Included</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As my husband and I are slowly assembling all of our childrens&#8217; Christmas gifts we&#8217;ve consistently noticed one thing. The people who wrote these assembly instructions don&#8217;t know how to write. They are all supposedly written in English, yet they don&#8217;t really make much sense. As an English teacher, I have read some bizarre things... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/instructions-not-included.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Book Club</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In an age of waning literacy, one of my greatest mommy indulgences has been my book club. Made up of like minded soccer moms, my book club is an opportunity to escape the drudgery of my everyday life and do something that I truly enjoy: discuss books. Through my book club, I have been introduced... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-book-club.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Making Use of University Libraries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The advantages of university libraries extend beyond those that are attending the respective institutions. Outwards from these direct students, other students and members of the general public are able to take advantage of the uses of university libraries. Students are the prime example of individuals who can make use of university libraries.... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/making-use-of-university-libraries.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Writing A Good Sketch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have ever seen shows like Saturday Night Live, Kids in the Hall, or Monte Python, then you have seen some of the best sketch comedy in the world. These brilliant sketches from some of the greatest comic minds of various generations have been delighting audiences. You can do them too if you so... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/writing-a-good-sketch.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Online Reference Tools</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Online reference tools have overtaken the market for printed dictionaries, thesauruses, and other typical reference tools. Realizing these benefits, here are some ways to take advantage of online reference tools. Online reference tools begin with a number of advantages that all types of individuals can realize. One of the first points of emphasis is scope.... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/online-reference-tools.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Editing Interludes: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It’s the temptation of commas, the struggle of hyphens &#8211; sentences are offered to a page, structured again and again. They mock with their imperfections, demanding constant revision. An introduction has been changed. A thesis has been narrowed, broadened and then shaped into an entirely different ideal. Adjectives are offered and then... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/editing-interludes-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Forced Genius: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by inkberrypix via Flickr It’s the most tragic of diseases, an infection that plagues the mind &#8211; you stare at a blank screen, with its infinite possibilities, the documents waiting to be formed. It should be such an easy thing to create prose, to turn nonsense into fact; and yet you can think of... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/forced-genius-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Style or Structure: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia You have received an insult, a red ink smear. Your pages were branded inaccurate &#8211; all clever phrases deemed weak, all inventive punctuation refused. The stylish form you crafted (letting lyricism flow throughout the paragraphs, the perfect meet of fact and fantasy) has been noted as wrong; and the grade it’s received... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/style-or-structure-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Writing Without Distraction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife The computer is a fiend &#8211; you have learned this all too well, have been led astray by its many possibilities. When you are meant to craft a simple paper, you are instead enamored by the virtual playground, the chats initiated by friends, the streams of music and films.... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/writing-without-distraction.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Becoming a Freelance Writer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Instead of using Canada 411 to look up information on writing, why not become a freelance writer yourself and make money doing it. Being a freelance writer isn&#8217;t easy. You have to have good writing skills as well as perseverance in order to succeed. Many people start out writing for free in... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/becoming-a-freelance-writer.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Concerns of Outlining: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It seemed wise at the time: you crafted an outline, filled it to all possibilities, all intended ideas. A dissertation was carefully detailed, left without the common errors, the refusal of needed sources. You noted all research materials; you created a thesis that could be proven (easily); and you charted out the... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-concerns-of-outlining-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Value of Precision: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Language is a complex creature &#8211; filled to subtleties and exaggerations, the careful questions and triumphs. Words, you are certain, are the greatest of gifts. Their abilities of expression allow you to create perfect prose, the scathing commentaries. Research becomes a joy (if only for the chance to complement it with definitions,... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-value-of-precision-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Online Caution: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife It’s a quick convenience, a rush of truth and opinions offered with the press of a button &#8211; the online world sprawls before you, vast and eager to please. All questions can be answered; all reasons can be found. The once great terror of research is transformed into a... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/online-caution-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Writing With Focus</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia You have a passion for all things historical: your time is dedicated to learning all of the little truths, the unexpected secrets of the past. You scour texts, hoping to find what others may have forgotten, to discover all of the clever notations that can be offered to your research. Your most... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/writing-with-focus.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Cliched Response: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It’s a struggle of words, the ever waning metaphors: you can think of no descriptions, no precise way to define a singular moment. Your research has offered all of the necessary facts; but your thoughts can’t conjure the just as necessary adjectives. There are only weak phrases and inelegant attempts &#8211; and... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-cliched-response-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Limiting Favored Expressions: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife You have been raised on the thesaurus, taught always to seek out the uncommon phrases, the unexpected twists of rhyme. There is no lack of inspiration within your vocabulary &#8211; it is composed instead of clever adjectives, the subtle differences of words. And you choose always to use those... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/limiting-favored-expressions-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Reading Aloud: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Pages sprawl before you, the seemingly infinite collection of words and research. A paper is finished: a tribute to its topic, the answer to a demanding assignment. All criteria was met. All rules were followed. And you&#8217;ve crafted a flawless idea that will offer equally flawless praise. Your peers... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-importance-of-reading-aloud-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Narrowed Thesis: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by AllThroughWithThisNicenessAndNegotiation via Flickr Your research has spiraled into unexpected realms &#8211; there are countless books stacked along your desk, forming precarious towers; there are endless online sites saved to your browser, each offering the precious details now needed; and your notes are flung across the room, without order or reason (there’s no time... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-narrowed-thesis-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Writing and Research: The Importance of Scheduling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It seemed to be an easy assignment: you were offered weeks to compose a paper, given precious permission to create what you wished. There were no limitations beyond the needed page count, the general restrictions. You had time. You had freedom. You could do as you pleased &#8211; and, unfortunately, you squandered... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/writing-and-research-the-importance-of-scheduling.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Avoiding Bias: Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The world of academia is composed of theories and arguments, the search for truth &#8211; but such a search can be tainted with unfounded accusations, the lacking concepts. It is all too easy to name mere opinions fact. Personal bias is injected into every notion, every paper, and helps to create the... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/avoiding-bias-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Critical Reading Within Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by irkstyle via Flickr It’s an assertion of skill, a belief that all words are the precisions you wish them to be. Papers are formed from wisdom, the careful examinations. No theories are betrayed by personal opinions; no obscure statistics are used to battle the accepted standards. You wield facts as certainties, not occasional... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/critical-reading-within-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>No publisher? Self publish!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s the bane of every budding author. The question that weighs heavily over their daily thoughts, that scars their fragile brains. Too dramatic? But it’s almost true! It’s the fear of not being published, which in turn implies their work going unappreciated, and most of all that no one will read their masterpiece. Oh and... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/no-publisher-self-publish.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Eliminate Unnecessary Words in Your Papers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Adding “fluff” or unnecessary words is one of the worst things you can do in academic writing and research. Whether you are writing an essay or first person narrative, your paper has a purpose, so make every word count. Your main mission is to captivate your audience and keep them focused on... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/eliminate-unnecessary-words-in-your-papers.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Prepare Your Workspace Before Writing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by claudinec via Flickr Academic writing and research requires deep concentration and attentiveness, so it is important to prepare your workspace accordingly before beginning the writing process. Since writing is a creative process regardless of the assignment, everyone has his or her own regimen. If you start to write and find yourself distracted with... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/prepare-your-workspace-before-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Commas, Apostrophes, and Hyphens Oh My!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia While we may be living in a content-centric society, do not underestimate the importance of proper punctuation, semantics and syntax in your papers. Academic writing and research requires a high degree of professionalism, so do not under sell your work by using poor punctuation. More importantly, the way in which you utilize... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/commas-apostrophes-and-hyphens-oh-my.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Presentation Matters in Adademic Writing &amp; Research</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Academic writing and research often requires a formal presentation style, but the exact specifications vary by institution and discipline. Many places will not even tell you how the papers are to be presented, as it is supposedly common knowledge. Do not fall victim to low marks because of a poorly formatted essay... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/presentation-matters-in-adademic-writing-research.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Proactive Approach to Minimizing Plagiarism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by www.capannorieventi.eu via Flickr Throughout your writing career, you will undoubtedly experience issues with regard to plagiarism. Because the Internet makes copying other peopleâ€™s work so easy, institutions and employers are increasingly concerned with academic integrity and/or unique content. Sometimes you may accidentally plagiarize without knowing it, because due to the size of the... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/a-proactive-approach-to-minimizing-plagiarism.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Writing As a Form of Therapy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia According to several academic writing and research studies, an independent research firm found that people, who wrote, as a form of therapy, coped with their conditions better than those who did not write about their feelings. Perhaps this is nothing out of the ordinary, as people have been writing in journals since... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/writing-as-a-form-of-therapy.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Blogging in Academia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via CrunchBase In a recent audit of writing programs and courses throughout the country, an increasing number of writing-related courses are embracing new technologies like never before. The study analyzed English and Communications courses in relation to blogging and group collaboration on the Internet. While online courses are nothing new, even the classes taught... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/blogging-in-academia.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>APA, MLA, and AP Oh My!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via CrunchBase Students are accustomed to writing news and academic research, but no matter the assignment, they seem to hate creating the bibliography page. For many, finding and documenting sources takes more time than it does to write the paper itself. Depending on your discipline and institution, you may be using the American Psychological... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/apa-mla-and-ap-oh-my.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Eliminate Typos by Reading Your Paper Backwards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Despite the widespread availability of Spell Check and traditional proofreading techniques, students and writers alike suffer from the occasional typo. Whether it is in your doctoral dissertation or email message to your boss, typos are embarrassing. For example, consider the implications of writing â€œDirector of Pubic Relationsâ€ instead of â€œPublic Relations.â€ Spell... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/eliminate-typos-by-reading-your-paper-backwards.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Automate Your Proofreading Efforts with Grammarly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Terry Freedman via Flickr Being an effective writer does not necessarily mean you know how to write according to syntax (the traditional rules of grammar). While most journalists identify major issues, such as comma splices and sentence fragments, they rely on their copy editor to catch the minor grammar errors. Freelance writers, students,... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/automate-your-proofreading-efforts-with-grammarly.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Automate Your Bibliography</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Academic writing and research often entails creating works cited pages, bibliographies, and reference sheets. After writing a 20-page paper, the last thing most scholars want to do is create a bibliography. The days of having to manually sort your information are quickly ending. While Microsoft Excel and Access streamlined the process, new... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/automate-your-bibliography.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-Planning for Academic Research Papers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Often times writers forget the importance of the writing process when creating academic prose and research materials. While someone can write an effective article or brief without having to go through the process, longer research papers require additional care and finesse. The writing process for academic prose includes drafting a thesis, taking... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/pre-planning-for-academic-research-papers.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Narrow Your Research For Best Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by justonlysteve via Flickr Research papers do not have to cover every major point in your field of expertise. Most undergraduate and graduate papers suffer from a condition known as generalization. Most research papers focus on a key question, topic, or thesis, but fail to narrow down the topic into a manageable chunk. While... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/narrow-your-research-for-best-results.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Forget to Proofread Your Papers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Scarygami via Flickr A recent study conducted by an independent research firm finds most undergraduate college students do not proofread and edit their papers. The study reveals an alarming trend, as more professors are finding obvious typos, spelling, and grammar mistakes. When confronted abut the trend, most students admit they usually print out... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/dont-forget-to-proofread-your-papers.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Structured Essays Fair Better Than the Rest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Writing an essay is one of the traditions of being a student, but the truth is not, everyone knows how to structure a traditional essay. According to a group of teachers, students who structure their essays according to the traditional format receive higher marks than essays without an organized structure. The process... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/structured-essays-fair-better-than-the-rest.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dissection of a Well-Written Paragraph</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Writing a well thought out paragraph is harder than you may think. A paragraph in itself is a miniature essay, and needs several components to flow cohesively. Regardless of the type of paper, each paragraph should contain an introductory sentence, commentary (two or three sentences), evidence (three or four sentences), and a... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/dissection-of-a-well-written-paragraph.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Paraphrase, Summarize, or Quote?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When you are writing research papers and academic prose, it is always difficult to determine how you should document and introduce readers to your sources. The sources you utilize during your research is known as supporting evidence, which assists readers when they want to verify or substantiate the claims within your document.... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/paraphrase-summarize-or-quote.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Research Papers Are More than Evidence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by delgrosso via Flickr Chances are if you attended school in the United States, you learned how to write a research paper using the traditional style taught across the world. The traditional research paper teaches students how to source material and cite their research, but fails to teach them how to make assertions and... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/research-papers-are-more-than-evidence.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Coping with Writers Block</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by naesk via Flickr Writers block affects thousands of professional authors, freelancers, journalists, and students around the world. The condition, known to cause internal inflictions and late work, is triggered by a variety of outside variables. Your personal life, current assignments, work schedule, and personal health affect how and when you are able to... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/coping-with-writers-block.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Creating A+ Papers in Four Easy Steps</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia If you have ever sat down to write a paper only to stare at a blank screen for hours on end, chances are taking the wrong approach to academic writing and research. Even the world&#8217;s best journalists and authors cannot sit down and write without going through the writing process. In a... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/creating-a-papers-in-four-easy-steps.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Global Reach of the Sprint Coverage Map Extends</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Changes and Developments in Chechnya The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 and formed an independent movement, known as the Chechen National Congress. Chechen President Dzhokhar Dudayev, who was an ex-Soviet Air Force general, helped form and lead the union. This has made for a wonderful source of inspiration for writing especially in the academic community.... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/the-global-reach-of-the-sprint-coverage-map-extends.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Using Classics as References</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia In order to improve your writing, especially for students in academics, it is important to realize when it is appropriate to use classics. Classics represent a valuable element in leveraging references in papers. It is important to realize that using classics in your works cited or references for an academic paper is... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/using-classics-as-references.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Need Money to Visit Chechnya? Try an Auto Loan Refinance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by coltera via Flickr If you&#8217;ve finally decided that it&#8217;s time your travels took you to an exotic and unique locale like Chechnya, getting there could be half the fun. It&#8217;s not really a common tourist destination, and that could actually work in your favor. Because it&#8217;s not a trendy spot where everyone&#8217;s headed,... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/need-money-to-visit-chechnya-try-an-auto-loan-refinance.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Taking Advantage of Your Library</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Using your local library is one of the best ways to do research or to keep active in reading. Unfortunately, it is often forgotten as technology has evolved into what is is now. In some areas, libraries are one source of budget cuts. As a result, some areas are losing powerful elements... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/taking-advantage-of-your-library.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Yummy Chickens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For many years people have been consuming chickens. There are many ways to fix chicken.  Chickens are cooked all over the world. There is no place in this world where you can’t find chicken on the menu. That is how crazy, but chicken it some of the easiest thing to cook and one of the... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/chickens-and-the-evolution-of-chicken-coops.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Common Referencing Styles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As students are aware, there are several different types of referencing styles that one should be accustomed to in academic papers. Without preparation, it can cause several headaches if one does not know what they are doing. If you are getting ready to use one of these styles, you should be familiar with the basic... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/common-referencing-styles.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Driving Rights</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People of all ages love to drive, that is the one main thing people look forward to doing while growing, and they can’t wait to drive. There are a few things to remember and know before you go out driving. There are rules that you have to go by when driving. At the age of... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/many-people-in-chechnya-cant-afford-auto-insurance.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Online Library Services</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Libraries have increasingly become more complementary to the Internet over the years. Currently there are many ways to take advantage of the library services that are offered online in your community. One of the best ways to use these services is to find your local library&#8217;s online system. You may have to look for the... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/online-library-services.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Using Quotations as References</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Quoting an author&#8217;s work is a popular way of referencing a source, such as commonly seen in academics. However, there are some important considerations with which to be aware of when using quotations. One important consideration is not to overuse a source. Too many quotations on a page is not considered proper in academics, at... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/using-quotations-as-references.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Online Databases for Students</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The need for students to conduct research and consult references and sources is well-founded in academia. A powerful tool in this over the past several years has become the presence of online databases for students. Online databases are offered to many students in higher education. Typically they consist of a number of academic resources, such... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/online-databases-for-students.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Wikipedia for Students</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wikipedia in academics has been linked to a feeling of &#8220;culture shock&#8221; for many students and professors. It is not uncommon for students to be warned of the negative presence of Wikipedia, though it remains a popular resource for all. Wikipedia as a negative reference source for students has a great deal of merit, one... <a href="http://www.ichkeria.org/wikipedia-for-students.html" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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