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f I had to identify the most important step in writing an essay, I would probably say it was the organization. Coming up with a thesis is a big part of essay writing, but it doesn’t mean anything if you do not have the proper support for it. That is where organization comes into play. If you can put your thoughts in the right order, you can get people to feel a certain way as they read your work. It’s like taking them on a journey through your mind.

Here are some tips to help you effectively organize your essays in the future.

The Pyramid Method
This is my favorite way to write essays, and I feel it is the most effective. You start by barely introducing what you are going to talk about, and then you build a pyramid of support from there. In the conclusion, you make your big, powerful assertion that makes people go “Wait, what just happened? I just got bitch slapped by brilliance!” This method is great for persuasive essays, but I use it for everything. It just makes sense.

The Inverted Pyramid Method
This is the exact opposite of the method above, where you start with a big idea and then support it afterward. I don’t like this because it lacks progression. It doesn’t keep people hooked. It may work well for a web article or a news story, but not a college essay. Nevertheless, some professors love this method, so you just have to test it out and see what they think.

The Sandwich Method
In this method, you start with something big, provide support, and end with something equally big. Basically you have a thesis at the beginning that poses a question or a problem, and then you have a conclusion that answers it. I have used this method a few times, and it has worked well. I would recommend using it at least once or two.

General Tips for Essay Organization
In the case of a compare and contrast essay, don’t do one paragraph for one story and then another paragraph for the other story. Try to mix the two together and compare them point by point. Each point would be an article all its own.

Try to talk about events in chronological order so your readers can follow them. If you jump all through a book or resource, you may lose track of your focus and fluidity.

Don’t be afraid to use small paragraphs if you have different topics in each of them. It is better to do that than to have a long paragraph that no one wants to read through.

If you follow my tips above for your next essay in college, you should be able to wow the professor and get your point across at the same time. Good luck!
posted by kitsine
The Pookie

The pookie fell from a tree
upon hitting the ground he farted
scared at his own flatulence he tried climbing up the tree. But for every branch he grabbed he tooted. and for every twig he broke, he farted.

farting all the way up, pookie climed that tree. He had to make it to the top you see, cause that where pookie's make pee. Relief was almost in reach for pookie. till a stiring occurred within.. a rumbling sensation, and pookie knew.. with a tear, that he couldn't hold it in.

Till this day those who were near said it sounded like a cow mooing. The momentum of his farts became like a rocket and shot pookie up and out that tree! Up in to the sky..till pookie could not be seen.

moral of story? dont eat beans. O_o

next chapter "The pookie Returns"
posted by cutiegirl01
I was sitting on the sand down by the beach listening to my cousin Lora babble on about why she had believed in something I can’t remember. I was just staring at the clouds that had rain coming out of it. I was watching how every time I looked at them they seemed to get darker each time.
    Then I felt someone push me onto my back and I heard Lora say, “You’re not listening to me.”
    “Of coarse I am Lora the last thing you said was that you think that they are horrible things that shouldn’t be alive.” I guessed “Lucky guess. Don’t look...
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posted by juicyjossy9
Think
See
Remember

If we compare the world with a village of 100 inhabitants, taking into account all components, the village would look like this:

♥ 57 Asians – 21 Europeans
♥ 14 Americans – 8 Africans
♥ 52 women – 48 men
♥ 70 coloured people – 30 white
♥ 70 non-Christians – 30 Christians
♥ 89 straights – 11 homosexuals
♥ 6 people would possess 59% of the total global wealth
♥ 6 people would have U.S. citizenship
♥ 80 would be homeless
♥ 70 would be illiterate
♥ 50 would be dependent on someone else
♥ 1 would be dying
♥ 2 would be born
♥ 1 would have a PC
♥ 1 would...
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posted by hannah_vampire
Thanks for the comments plz keep reading and commenting :)

Nothing more then a visual whisper, like a ghost, slipping past not to be seen.I stood still feet planted on the ground and hoping I would be as peacefully As I could and not be scared of what may lie ahead. I could see the fierce Fire dieing in peoples eyes and I was hoping that the fire would not fully die in mine.

I walked through the forest as I stopped to see the most beautiful animal before me A real wolf fully black with a white star shape on its right front paw and it was so Sleek and beautiful. I saw a girl running towards me...
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THE LEGEND OF THE VAMPIRE PRINCESS:
THE LEGEND COMES TO LIFE
PREFACE:

The grand ball of the anniversery of the vampire royal family the vampire royal family,the Reasmussens rule was beautifull with chandeliers of a thousand crystals hanging from the ceiling as the many guests below twirled along to mezmerising music on the dance floor,the ladys with their spectacular ball gowns and the gentlemen in there dashing suits.Although these were not just any guests these guests were made up of Vampires,Shapeshifters and Witches.

The Resmussens had a baby girl they called Star because of her unbelievable...
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posted by Charlieminster
left front clockwise: Charlie,Alice,Hollie,Connor and Jon
left front clockwise: Charlie,Alice,Hollie,Connor and Jon
Charlie walked over to the in front Mrs. Dale's Desk and sat down.
"Charlotte,you haven't got anything to worry about this isn't for anything bad." said Mrs.Dale
"okay" said Charlie "What is it about then?"
"Your father,sister and myself recived a phone call today from a lady called Miss. Fairchild who is from the school of special skills and she believe that this school would help you contorl your power." Mrs.Dale explained "The school is in Index, Washington state. There are six kids your age going and they all have special power as well. The semester begins this week end. Do you want to go...
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posted by harrypotterbest
The newspaper I my hand was already rolled in a tight ball. I biked as fast as I could toward my best friend Maisi’s house. I had already told her I was coming, but not why.
The reason I was going was infuriating, mysterious, and suspicious. How and why someone would do such a thing was a mystery. As Maisi’s house came into view, I hopped of my bike and put it in their bike chain. I ran up the steps and rang the doorbell continuously. Maisi opened it and ushered me inside. We both went up to her room.
She shut the door. ‘Okay,’ she said. ‘Out with it. What’s the matter? You look...
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Chapter 4
When I woke up I was in an un-familiar place I Jumped from where I was laying down and walked down a flight of stairs
To a room full of people who were pale, I saw Edward and Bella so I
Thought this must be something that Bella knows about. I walked down the
Stairs and demanded I know what was going on, this pale man with blonde
Hair who looked so young came up to me and told me that Bella had come
To save me from losing my life and that Edward brought you here. I
Started asking questions:
"Why are you guys so pale?"
"Well we are vampires like you"
"But I am not as pale as you, and YOU...
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posted by sexiitreysongz
CHAPTER 1
10 years ago I lost both my parents in a car crash. I've been living on my own for about 8 years, I lived with my grandmother for a while untill I got a job and found an apartment for real cheep. I never realized what it was like to lose your parents and feel this bad. I never knew my self would be in this postion. Alone, no true family, a baby on the way. How do these girls deal with kind of stuff. They act like everything is so easy,and they have nothing to worry about. Maybe becasue they have moms and grandmothers to help them out. I have no body. My grandmother kicked me out after...
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posted by booklover13
Heres the summary the novel I recently finished writing. I'm not great at writing summaries, but i tried :) Please comment!!!

Its placed in older times, with magic and stuff like that, just fyi!




Ash and Anna are two ordinary girls, living two seperate lives in a world where magic is abundant. But when their prophecy brings the twin sisters together, and they learn that they have a long-lost triplet brother, kidnapped at birth, their worlds are turned upside-down, and every choice they make will affect the fate of the entire world.

When the two girls learn of their exceptional magical ablities,...
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posted by Hime666
This is a story of SAW and in this story Billy (AKA Jigsaw) is a human^^

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As Billy was walking in the abonded house.He sighs as he realises how long he had been alone.He walks in the room where John was right now making plans for new traps. "Hey John?"He asked and walked up to him. "Yes,Billy?"John asks. "Is there...Anyone who have came in here?"Billy asks hopefully. "no sorry.."Joh says and continues making the trap plans. "Oh...I didnt have anything else to say..."Billy says and walks out of John's...
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posted by starwarsfangirl
This is another piece of a story I've been writing...
If you've read the other part, this has absolutely nothing to do with Drew. NOTHING.
This takes place in a mythical and magical country known as Dragomria.
Please review!

Light hadn’t even graced the towers of the palace in the capitol city of Dragomria as the scribe rushed through the grand corridors. He burst into the throne room.
“Your Majesties! Prince Berthold has chosen a bride!” He said, gasping for air. Queen Callidora stood, her bright red hair cascading down to her waist, her brilliant green eyes cutting like a knife through...
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posted by hannah_vampire
Sorry that this took so long I hope you like it, I was busy so sorry :)

Dear diary,

I wish that I was someone else, All the drama was giving me a headache and
I can’t think on what was important. I need some where to go, Blair was still
In the hospital and I guess I could go there I mean with no distractions.
Bye


I couldn’t open the front door, I ran around to the back door and I was lucky
That the key was still hidden in the crack of the bricks. I sat on my bed and closed
My eyes, finally some peace and I can think straight now.

I heard the creak of my door and opened my eyes, ‘Do you ever...
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*Note; This is a variation of RachelGal97’s Endless Pain. Same names; just a different plot. Please comment and tell me if you like and what’s your favorite part*

Endless Pain: Chapter Four

“Selena!” Taylor shouted. She stood up and waved to Selena who stood across from her in the cafeteria. “Over here!”

“Sit down, Taylor!” Demi said, tugging on Taylor’s shirt. “You weird enough as it is.”

“Sorry.” Taylor sat down and crossed her arms.

“Hey guys,” Selena said. She set her tray down and started eating.

Demi and Taylor exchanged glances.

“What’s going on?”

“Nothing.”...
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posted by MileySelena982
*Note; This is a variation of RachelGal97’s Endless Pain. Same names; just a different plot. Please comment and tell me if you like and what’s your favorite part*

Endless Pain: Chapter Three

“Are you sure it was David?” Mom asked as she comforted Selena on the couch.

“I’m positive.” Selena replied. “I’d know that face from anywhere. And… if I was never his girlfriend, he never would have gone to that jewelry store, and he never would have died!”

Mom didn’t reply. She knew her daughter was feeling guilty, and nothing could help it. Instead she said, “But, sweetie, he loved...
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posted by Sylar-Gray
From the Mind of a Raven


Irene

I shoved the rusty key into the ancient looking lock. I turned it a hard left and the giant door creaked opened. The realtor was going on about the history of the house. But I already knew all that. As the door open a chill went through me, as if warning me of something in the house. I walked in, leaving the key in the lock, and had a look around the parlor. It was huge, with a high ceiling with grates in it. I saw something black move behind the grate and jumped back.
“Is there any history of rats in this house?”
“Uh…no. but as I was saying...”
“I know....
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I wondered if my dad knew where I was. I wondered if he cared. A father should care if his daughter spends the night at some guys house, shouldn't he? A father should do a lot of things that mine doesn't do. On the upside, he's probably out buying Cleetus a big old bone. Woohoo.
I looked up into Ethan's eyes and tried to meet his gaze. The way the shimmered made me feel like my eyes were the dullest thing on earth. Annabella liked this guy and I knew I was wrong to be this close to him. I promised her I would not get too close to him, but I almost kissed him. Almost, the key word.
I stayed...
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posted by inexplicable
It was my turn re-one time far too late.
The dress rehearsal already had started a quarter hour ago and I arrived panting and completely breathless in the test room.
yes, you are, finite since Daniela, our rehearsing leader, shouted to me, ".
> > excuse me, I could not get away from the musicschool earlier<<, I answered still struggling for breath.

Yes, if there was something I really loved, then it was the theater and the music.
Unfortunately, I did not manage to get both things under a hat here so that I paint,
it was late there. The dress rehearsal proceeded despite my late arrival...
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Chapter 1
Negative stranger


“Have a backbone . . . wait, your an arthropod.”

    


The sun was burning my eyes as the world spun around me. When I opened them, my eyes burned and then i thought I heard a sizzle, which, of course, was my imagination. I could feel the burning sensation on my upper arm from the shot last night. Crazy. The sunny burn kept burning my pupils until I opened my eyes fully. Then I notice that it’s just my light in my room.
Bummer.
    I sat up and rubbed the sore spot on my upper arm area. Shots hurt more than you think. When...
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Thanks to all those who read the last chapter, oh, and please be apart of the War of Hearts Rp!!! It's really fun to do!:D




~2. New and Mysterious

S
uddenly, a great light shone before me in the dark. And the Key responded to it, so - as if on instinct - I lifted the magic Key and pointed it right at the light. I heard a sound, like a door opening, and suddenly I was engulfed in the pleasant warmth of light.

Very slowly, I opened my eyes and blinked a few times until my vision cleared. I immediately saw tall town-like buildings, a white stoned ground (the ground I was sitting on), and clear, open...
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