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Shelley M DuPont - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Bible believing Christian, wife of 37 years, mother, grandmother, high school English teacher, member of Iroquois Confederacy, Seneca nation, hawk clan
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- How to Win Without Arguing
[Relationships:Conflict] As women, we are known to fight for those last words to force our husbands into seeing things our way. How many times has this backfired on us? Why not try reverse psychology by learning to step aside in the decision making process?
- What is Your Pattern For the Writing Process?
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing-Articles] Writing an article for publication is quite an undertaking. It takes time-a lot. What we rarely hear is how one actively engages in the writing process, its challenges, and solutions. As with any experience, reflecting on the writing process itself can be of great value to others who face writing with some trepidation.
- How to Create Interview Questions
[Writing-and-Speaking] I love to learn about other people. I want to know about their childhood, their culture, their professions-anything. Some might consider me to be a bit nosy, but I am just interested. Interviewing is the best way to gain information.
- How to Find Your Niche in a Forum
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] Remember the days of early social media in those chat rooms? I always felt like I was entering some dark, mysterious place. I wasn't sure if I was going to be alone, or if everyone's eyes were on me. Very uncomfortable. Every once in a while someone would log in and type, "Is anyone there?" This always made me chuckle.
- How to Come Up With Topic Ideas
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] I don't know about you, but coming up with a topic to write about can be challenging. Part of it stems from the fact that I am a novice writer, and the other part is I really don't have a lot of interesting things to say. I have to depend on other people's ideas to spurn my own thinking. The technique that I use to help me is a double entry journal.
- Don't Start at the Beginning
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] The one aspect of writing that people stumble over is the introduction. This is where the writer lets the reader know what the subject is and how it will be developed. What if the writer has only a vague idea of where the piece is headed? How can the introduction be the place to start?
- How to Make Indian Tacos
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] This is one of those foods that just can't be passed up. Even though it's not a food directly from our tribe, over the years we have come to call it our own-thanks to my sister-in-law's generosity over 30 years ago.
- The Fried Dill Pickle Conceit (and What Writing Has to Do With It)
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing-Articles] How does a fried dill pickle compare with writing content? If you consider three main characteristics of both, you might realize they are more related than you think. By using three of the five senses, I will show you how they compare.
- Techniques For Better Writing
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] After content, what's next? Whether writing an article or a blog, sometimes our content needs a bit of cleaning. Usually, it is clutter that keeps the reader from moving smoothly through. By applying some simple techniques for revising and editing, you will begin to see your writing take on a more professional appearance.
- Is Character Education Hypocritical Hype?
[Reference-and-Education] Policies and procedures sometimes can be a headache, but the purpose is important. It is a security blanket and prevents situations from occurring that can come back and bite you. This is the case with showing movies at schools that are not authorized by administration.
- Lack of Purpose Disguised As Depression
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Often times we fail to realize that what can be diagnosed as depression or hormone imbalance is simply a lack of purpose. By finding a focus and initiating our own momentum, we redirect our lives and develop a new purpose to which we can find fulfillment.
- How Language Becomes the Weakest Link
[Self-Improvement:Personal-Growth] Many languages are becoming extinct. Our Native American languages are not exempt. Here is an opportunity to learn basic vocabulary as it is used contextually to share the Iroquois Seneca culture.
- Are Your Children on Purpose?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] How does a parent raise a child on purpose? I doubt that it is any parent's desire that a child become a burden or embarrassment to them. By approaching child-rearing with an desired outcome, parents may take more care in the direction their children will follow.
- With Due Diligence
[Self-Improvement:Achievement] You have decided to take on a challenge that has fallen onto your lap. It looks easy, and you jump right in. Soon you are giving it your all. You tell everyone you come in contact with about this new found opportunity. The energy has created a momentum and is carrying you away. But if you're anything like me (now that you've committed yourself), you're thinking, "This is not as easy as I thought." How do you know if you have what it takes? If you approach your challenge with due diligence, success may be right around the corner for you.
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