Is it OK to give used items as gifts? Frugal shoppers often wonder if they can give a used item as a gift. The answer is yes, but there are caveats: The gift must be a good value or an heirloom, and the recipient must be OK with it. Sometimes, the used present is truly…
Read moreHow can students give back to the community?
How can students give back to the community? Here are a few simple ways you can give back to your community this year: 1. Gather clothing from students/friends/clubs and donate it to a local shelter. Great donation places include Goodwill, The Salvation Army, or any local shelters, and churches. Why do we need 40 hours…
Read moreCan we use we in research paper?
Can we use we in research paper? It’s definitely OK to use “we” in research papers. However, many papers with multiple authors use such constructions as “the investigators,” or “the researchers.” In practice, there really aren’t that many occasions when the authors of a scientific paper need to refer to themselves as agents. What can…
Read moreHow do you write a reference?
How do you write a reference? Book: print Author/Editor (if it is an editor always put (ed.) Title (this should be in italics) Series title and number (if part of a series) Edition (if not the first edition) Place of publication (if there is more than one place listed, use the first named) Publisher. Year…
Read moreWhy is giving so important?
Why is giving so important? Family giving creates a bond, helping to bolster relationships through a shared goal and raising more money than could otherwise be possible through individual donations. Chances are, many of your family members are already giving to charity, so working together could help you to make even more of a positive…
Read moreWhat is the meaning of helping others?
What is the meaning of helping others? It can include giving time, care, skills, thought or attention. Sometimes these mean as much, if not more, than financial gifts. Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness. [ Does giving make you happy? A 2010 study found “people experienced happier moods, when they gave more money…
Read moreWhat are supporting points?
What are supporting points? The topic is what the paragraph or essay is about, the supporting points are the most important things you have to say about your topic. You will have generated the supporting points in your pre-writing activities. The main points should be important, distinct, and relevant. What is the definition of key…
Read moreWhat is your personal goal in life?
What is your personal goal in life? Personal goals are set to grow and mature as a person, develop new skills to be successful professionally, and practice compassion and gentleness to have a fulfilling family life. Goal setting is a process that not only helps us to get better results but also to feel motivated…
Read moreWhat are the qualities of a good sermon?
What are the qualities of a good sermon? Interesting. Motivating. Prepared. Authentic. Clear. Targeted. What is the purpose of expository text? The purpose of the expository essay is to explain a topic in a logical and straightforward manner. Without bells and whistles, these essays present a fair and balanced analysis of a subject based on…
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