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Supporting Details : Facts, Quotations and Statistics

Supporting Details : Facts, Quotations and Statistics A. Opinions Versus Facts Opinions are subjective statements based on person’s beliefs or attitudes. Example smoking is a bad habit. Facts are objective statements of truths. Example At sea level, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. Sometimes even facts need proof. Example Cigarettes are addictive. This statement need proof because reader may not agree that cigarettes are addictive. True facts have to specific supporting details to prove that statement. Kinds of specific supporting details include example, quotations and statistics. B. Quotations Quotations from reliable and knowledgeable sources are good supporting details. There are two kinds of quotations : direct and indirect. a) Direct quotations Another person’s exact words (spoken or written) and enclose them in quotation marks. Notice a quotation can be a complete sentence (or several sentences) or a short phrase. Also notice the punctuation of each qu

Paragraph Unity and Coherence

PARAGRAPH UNITY AND COHERENCE Paragraphs should have both coherence and unity. A paragraph with unity develops a single idea thoroughly and links it to the rest of the paper. Paragraph coherence is achieved when sentences are ordered in a logical manner and when clear transitions link sentences. Paragraph unity: • Develop a paragraph around a major idea.           Express this idea in the topic sentence. • Make the relationship between the main idea     of the paragraph and the thesis of the paper     clear. Don’t assume that the reader will “get       it.” Spell it out for him/her. • Support the main idea of the paragraph with       details. • Create separate paragraphs for those details     that explore your topic from different                   perspectives. • Eliminate sentences that do not support the       main idea. Alternately, you may revise the           main idea to include those sentences. Look at the following examples from a paper that has the thesis:

How to use modal verbs Must, Have, and Should

This English lesson is about how to use the modal verbs Must, Have, Should. It is important to know how to use these verbs correctly. This lesson will show you how.  We use must and have (to) fairly similarly. Should and must are also similar, so they can be a bit confusing for people learning English.  Should Look at this sentence: You look terrible. You should see a doctor.  In this sentence I think that it is a good idea for that person to see a doctor based on what I can see. I am giving them my advice.  We could also use ‘must‘ – ‘You must see a doctor’, but this would only be in an extreme case. It is a lot stronger to use ‘must’ here. If you thought the person’s life was in danger, then ‘must’ is the better option.  Another example:  You should live in an English-speaking country if you want to perfect your English.  Again, I am giving you my advice. I think that it is the best thing to do if you want to improve your English level.  Must Let’s look at how we use mus

What is Descriptive Essay ? Example and Guide

What is a Descriptive Essay? The definition of a descriptive essay is a type of composition or paper which describes an object, person, process, or event. The writer’s goal is to create a vivid reading experience, or to show instead of tell (metaphorically). Descriptive writing usually appeals to the five senses: taste, touch, smell, hearing, and sight. (Ex: Jack’s coffee mug exploded into tiny shards of glass, catching the attention of everyone at the office.) Always appealing to the senses is key to writing a good descriptive essay. When writing a descriptive essay, your goal will be to paint a comprehensive picture for the reader by appealing to the five senses. Last but not least, your work should have a purpose. It could be anything from a lesson you learned from an experience, to a story of how an object impacted your life. It’s all about making your bright ideas come to life. • Descriptive Essay Topics & Ideas Finding descriptive essay topics isn’t hard. You can describe pre

HOW TO GET CRYPTO COINS FOR FREE

What Are Crypto Airdrops? How to Get Them People have a tough time resisting free stuff, including crypto. Even crypto critics probably wouldn't say "no" to some free Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). Unsurprisingly, many new Web3 projects use the allure of free tokens to their advantage by issuing "crypto airdrops" to users who’ve either used their products in the past or may be willing to use their products. Cryptocurrency airdrops can be a legitimate way to earn free crypto, but you must take plenty of precautions. Be sure you fully understand a crypto airdrop and how to distinguish solid projects from scams. Read on to find out.  Jump to section - What is a crypto airdrop? - How do crypto airdrops work?  - What’s the purpose of crypto airdrops? - Types of crypto airdrops - How to get crypto airdrops - Staying safe when searching for crypto       airdrops  - Wrapping up What is a crypto airdrop? A crypto airdrop is a free crypto reward. People who