• It should introduce the topic, capture the reader's attention, and provide a clear roadmap for what's to come. (how-to-blog.tv)
  • A hook is an opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in an essay that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on. (esu.edu)
  • When a writer uses a short story to relate to the topic and gain the reader's attention, they are using an anecdote. (esu.edu)
  • Be mindful that the hook has to be related to the overall topic of the paper. (esu.edu)
  • A quotation hook is when a quote is used and explained that has relevance to the topic at hand. (esu.edu)
  • Every statistic in the report has several anecdotes to back it up, and no one makes a stronger advocate than a clinician who has experienced the same things. (medscape.com)
  • It can be done by using a few different types of hooks, which are a question, quote, statistic, or anecdote. (esu.edu)
  • He also adds humorous anecdotes throughout the book making it more enjoyable to read. (gamecolony.com)
  • Packed with anecdotes, sidebars, case studies, suggestions for further reading, and humorous illustrations, Kathleen Krull's introduction to the Bill of Rights brings an important topic vividly to life. (exodusbooks.com)
  • All in all, QDQ is an interesting collection of anecdotes, observations and entreaties. (oilit.com)
  • The interns interviewed and surveyed over 100 bus operators and gathered noteworthy observations about a topic that has limited documentation. (cdc.gov)
  • Students will have the opportunity to engage in discussion by bringing topics that interest them about Norway into class, including anecdotes, and personal experiences. (scandinaviahouse.org)
  • In his new book, How to Love Wine , the New York Time s wine critic Eric Asimov uses personal anecdotes to go beyond just sipping and swirling, tackling topics like overhyped ratings and blind tastings as he instructs the would-be oenophile. (bostonmagazine.com)
  • Interspersed throughout are personal asides, clinical pearls, and lengthy tutorials on basic science topics, such as DNA replication and gene splicing. (cdc.gov)
  • On a personal note: In 2014, I decided to try and read one book per month. (quantixed.org)
  • The updated second edition of Unlocking Literacy is here - and now pre- and inservice educators will have the very latest research and practical guidance on teaching good reading and spelling skills. (ldonline.org)
  • Developed for general and special educators of students from prekindergarten to middle school and beyond, the new edition of this bestselling textbook arms teachers with the most recent developments in reading research and shows them how to apply their knowledge in the classroom to help all students learn. (ldonline.org)
  • In addition, much of this research is a decade (or more) old, and it is fair to question how gender-mediated reading behaviors may have changed as Wikipedia's content, reputation, and popularity have grown. (wikimedia.org)
  • Another case is when your teacher didn't give you a research question, so you must pick a topic yourself. (essayshark.com)
  • Ever since then, I've explored research and collected anecdotes about the strategy of allowing kids to struggle (a bit). (pepparent.org)
  • The Know the Science webpage from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health will help you better understand complex scientific topics that relate to health research. (nih.gov)
  • Materials will equip readers with the ability to read, understand, and critically evaluate a variety of research reports, from commercial advertisements to articles in popular press to articles in high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific journals. (nih.gov)
  • On this page you'll find tools to help you better understand complex scientific topics that relate to health research so that you can be discerning about what you hear and read and make well-informed decisions about your health. (nih.gov)
  • The ACHR was also informed of progress on its previous recommendations (e.g. database of WHO-supported research activities, peer-review of project proposals, ethics) and was briefed on the sentinel topic of Mental Health Research, one of the programme areas in the Noncomunicable Diseases & Mental Health (NMH) cluster. (who.int)
  • To give the biomedical research community the opportunity to offer comments on this topic, we have just issued a request for information (RFI) . (nih.gov)
  • Using anecdotes instead of stale statistics, Wise weaves a narrative that is at once readable and yet scholarly, analytical and yet accessible. (gujpostexam.org)
  • Guide stories, encounters and anecdotes. (safaritalk.net)
  • Click "Read More" below for our winter 2012 ideas pitch package, and contact JQ editor Justin Tedaldi ( magazine [at] jetaany [dot] org ) to sign up for stories. (jetwit.com)
  • She worked her toxic waste horror stories into "Trends in the Nation's Food Supply," one of her basic topics. (mofga.org)
  • I'll read about sad stories on the internet but I'm not going to pay $25 for a hardcover book if the only thing it's about is your struggle with cancer. (blogspot.com)
  • Charlie Lyne embarks on a doc quest to discover the origins of a fish-related surnames anecdote & tells DN what hooked him on this 'finteresting' topic. (directorsnotes.com)
  • His accounts of the human and social effects of epidemic diseases and the origins of public health are full of lively anecdotes and colorful detail. (cdc.gov)
  • The CD's design is nothing special, but we were seduced by Adams's hilarious narrative (he reads the entire book aloud), by the spectacular color photographs (over 700), and by the author's evident passion for these rare creatures. (homeoftheunderdogs.net)
  • Through enthralling storytelling and meaningful anecdotes, the book inspires self-reflection and sparks intellectual curiosity. (oastories.org)
  • 24. Like #1, a memoir with no effort to answer the larger question of why anyone would want to read this. (blogspot.com)
  • This information-packed book provides dozens of creative, parent-tested tools to help your child overcome difficulties with reading, math, handwriting, study skills, memorization, attention span, and many other problems that affect school success. (ldonline.org)
  • The attitude of these persons is similar to those who have no interest in the topic of well-ness or health till sickness hits them. (exoticindiaart.com)
  • Then the best way is to brainstorm about the topics that interest you the most or look through the news to discuss the most topical issues. (essayshark.com)
  • Cellphones and other hand-held devices also remain a topic of interest for us. (nih.gov)
  • If you suffer with finding a good topic for your informal essay, you can always ask us to write my essay anytime. (essayshark.com)
  • A reader gender gap likely contributes to systemic knowledge gaps in a collaborative project where contributors write and curate content on a voluntary basis, based on topics that they have prior knowledge about and/or are interested in writing about. (wikimedia.org)
  • I think anyone who reads the Simply Statistics blog or who has read the piece Roger and Jeff wrote for Science , will be familiar with a lot of the content in here. (quantixed.org)
  • Swedish Odes") as well as a collection of anecdotes that illumine Stiernhielm's character. (britannica.com)
  • I will get an hour on Saturday 26 May to speak about about a completely overlooked collection of letters from Armfeldt's campaign in 1718 - a rather amazing discovery considering the huge amount of literature on the topic. (tripod.com)
  • Presents a collection of essays that cover the topics of white privilege, racism, and responsibility in the United States. (gujpostexam.org)
  • Our quarterly anecdote topic is winter in Japan from JET alumni around the world! (jetwit.com)
  • Filled with real-world examples and solutions, this easy-to-read book is the first comprehensive guide to the management of children's executive skills. (riverwalkbooks.com)
  • Delivering entertaining anecdotes from the world of their particular sporting career makes for an exciting and engaging presentation. (gordonpoole.com)
  • The section 2 clarifies the nature of inspiration and its importance for all persons detailing it through some anecdotes from the world of engineering and science. (exoticindiaart.com)
  • Face the person directly, at eye level, so that they can lip read or pick up visual clues. (nih.gov)
  • The key to a well-written essay is choosing a good topic to write about. (essayshark.com)
  • Our writers will find a good topic and explore reliable sources to write a unique informal essay for you. (essayshark.com)
  • Pick one and use brainstorming techniques to find the ideal topic for the informal essay. (essayshark.com)
  • Latest book reviews, author interviews, and reading trends. (csmonitor.com)
  • If you have a series of posts about a particular topic, for example, be sure that your writing style and brand voice are consistent throughout. (ideagrove.com)
  • Conduct surveys, read forums, or engage in conversations with your audience to gain insights into what they are looking for. (how-to-blog.tv)
  • By understanding their preferences, you can create an introduction that grabs their attention and makes them want to read further. (how-to-blog.tv)
  • Think about what makes your topic unique or intriguing and incorporate those words into your headline. (how-to-blog.tv)
  • If small talk makes you anxious, Terran recommends coming up with anecdotes or questions to use ahead of time. (advisory.com)
  • For the health care consumer, NLM makes available, on its Web site http://medlineplus.gov/, the most accurate, up-to-date information on 800 health topics regarding conditions, diseases, and wellness as well as providing a database of drug information and adverse drug reactions. (nih.gov)
  • This makes it an interesting read for anyone working with data. (quantixed.org)
  • If you have specific questions or topics you'd like to see me discuss, please leave a comment below. (eekim.com)
  • We are running a new series on JETwit about solo cooking experiences while on JET (read previous entries here ). (jetwit.com)
  • At the start of the OHIP summer, the interns met in Los Angeles for a three-day national orientation, where they visited worksites to identify hazards and safeguards, listened to a panel of workers who sustained injuries or encountered hazards on the job, heard from alumni about their OHIP experiences, and participated in sessions related to OHS topics. (cdc.gov)
  • Simply put, because there is a lot of misinformation out there-from anecdotes disguised as evidence, to exaggerated claims made by companies, to TV doctors touting the latest "miracle cure. (nih.gov)
  • It should make them want to continue reading to uncover more information. (how-to-blog.tv)
  • The journey we've had to take most frequently: crossing the Pusur channel while keeping our balance on a tiny, standing-room-only boat.They are the anecdotes and adventures that almost never make it into published articles. (csmonitor.com)
  • By using this information, you can be discerning about what you hear and read, and make well-informed decisions about your health. (nih.gov)
  • To make matters worse, I have no answer for you yet, just some anecdotes. (nih.gov)
  • Equally reading a guidebook on songwriting will not make you a great songwriter. (quantixed.org)
  • Articles on technical progress and new inventions, on Shiite history as well as on women's topics such as upbringing and emancipation were now included. (wikipedia.org)
  • This webpage provides easy-to-read materials, articles, and fact sheets on Alzheimer's and related dementias, and on caregiving, aging, and issues related to older adults. (nih.gov)
  • Outside of class, students are encouraged to read Norwegian articles, listen to podcasts and/or audio books, and watch Norwegian shows and movies, weekly. (scandinaviahouse.org)
  • Articles by Country Search - Search articles by the topic country. (cdc.gov)
  • I recently finished reading The Art of Data Science by Roger Peng & Elizabeth Matsui. (quantixed.org)
  • As NIH Director Dr. Francis S. Collins put it recently, "The plural of anecdotes is not data. (nih.gov)
  • If you have comments, anecdotes, historical data or photos from the PRAT program, please let us know by writing a note in the comments box on the meeting registration site or by sending me an e-mail message . (nih.gov)
  • Tamara Turkevich-Skvir, but will also feature poems and observational anecdotes written throughout the life of this champion of the Faith. (stots.edu)
  • More than anything else, it resembles an intellectually inspired but somewhat disorganized professor's medical school lecture, which would probably be more fun to hear in person than to read. (cdc.gov)
  • Start each paragraph with a topic sentence (which should tell your reader what they're about to read) and follow up with a sentence or two that backs up your point. (ideagrove.com)
  • Still, you don't need to place the topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph and follow other strict rules of academic writing. (essayshark.com)
  • Read the report and understand the issues. (medscape.com)
  • Many people with hearing impairment understand better when they can read lips as well as listen. (nih.gov)
  • Start each paragraph with a strong lead sentence, and readers will be more likely to continue reading. (ideagrove.com)
  • Each paragraph should have its own topic sentence or thesis statement that clearly identifies its subject matter and intent. (ideagrove.com)
  • However, once past those reservations, I discovered that far from an endurance event, this book provides one of the best and most illuminating narratives on sport that I have ever read, and what began as a sullen stroll soon transformed into a sprint finish. (sportsjournalists.co.uk)
  • Readers scan rather than read everything thoroughly. (ideagrove.com)
  • However, despite host Bill Richardson's urging, none of the readers would part with so much as an anecdote. (geist.com)
  • The desire to create friendly relationships between the writer and future readers together with the primary objective (the pleasure from the reading process), dictates the situation when structure gives way to a more exciting presentation of thoughts. (essayshark.com)
  • Read here to learn about high-functioning agile portfolios. (atlassian.com)
  • Students cultivate samples of this organism in lab exercises to learn about topics such as chemotaxis, microevolution, organelle growth and regeneration , and effects of vaping . (nih.gov)
  • who wants to read about happy tenured professors, even furloughed ones, in a time of economic crisis? (blogspot.com)
  • rather choose your topic and allow Steen to take you on a time travel through issues that permeate sports history and tradition. (sportsjournalists.co.uk)
  • From 1922/1923 on an additional page with jokes and anecdotes was published to address a wider audience. (wikipedia.org)
  • Another crucial aspect to consider when writing your blog introduction is the level of knowledge your audience has on the topic. (how-to-blog.tv)
  • If your audience is new to the topic, provide some background information and define key terms. (how-to-blog.tv)
  • If your audience is more experienced, you can dive straight into the meat of the topic. (how-to-blog.tv)
  • Some coy overtures were made, names were dropped, but for the most part, the chatter consisted of Monique Proulx's needless apology for delivering a heavily accented reading, Olive Senior's recounting of a clever story sent to her by an eleven-year-old girl and Carmel Bird's admonishments when we laughed at the wrong parts. (geist.com)
  • The photographs and anecdotal information are excellent, but the real discovery here is listening todams read the entire text aloud with great love and care. (homeoftheunderdogs.net)
  • Visit our A to Z health topics page for links to all our other resources. (nih.gov)
  • This day-long symposium will feature not only yet to be published selections from the 1917-18 diary of Metropolitan Leonty as read and translated by his granddaughter Mat. (stots.edu)
  • Whether it was reading, math, writing, or speech problems, each person shares his or her inspiring story of facing the challenge of school, while pursuing important goals. (ldonline.org)