Q: Every paper you write will have a purpose. If you are writing an essay for a class, the question you need to address may already be provided. When this is not the case, though, you need to identify a single question or idea you want to tackle before you begin writing. Make sure that you have a clear answer to your primary question. This answer will become your thesis. Your primary question may need to be divided into multiple sub-points, and each of these points will need its own answer. As you plot out these sub-points, the structure of your essay will begin taking shape. As previously noted, your thesis will be derived from the answer you developed to your essay's central question. This thesis needs to be more than just a statement, though. You will need to show some line of reasoning leading up to it. Anticipate counter-arguments to each point you make. Note these counter-arguments in your essay and explain why those objections are not valid or sound. Only spend a fraction of your paper addressing these objections. The majority of the essay should still focus on explaining your own original ideas. Before you actually write your piece, you should organize the ideas you plan to use. You can do so using any drafting or prewriting technique of choice, but outlines and cluster charts are often among the most helpful. Identify your thesis at the top of your chart or outline. Each major supporting argument should be given its own box in your chart or heading in your outline. Your secondary boxes or sub-headings should list points that further expand those main argumentsi.e., your premises and inferences. When writing your essay, you should use concise, concrete language and write in an active voice. Avoid unnecessary, flowery language meant to sound impressive and focus solely on providing meaningful content. Leave out anything unnecessary, for that matter. Irrelevant and repetitive material should be left out. Define your key terms and use them throughout your essay. After you write your first draft, go back through and double-check your reasoning and your writing. Weak arguments should be strengthened or cut from your paper. Poor grammar, disorganized thought processes, and cluttered paragraphs should be rewritten.
A: Understand the purpose. State and support your thesis. Address all sides of an issue. Organize your ideas. Write clearly. Revise your work.

Q: This is the most popular grip among professional horseshoe players, thrown with the goal of rotating the horseshoe sideways 1 turns in the air, before it lands encircling the stake. Hold the horseshoe flat in front of you, with the arms, or "shanks," pointing to your left. Grip the horseshoe with your thumb on top of the closest shank. Keep your index and middle fingers underneath the shank, curling up onto the inner edge. Stretch your pinky finger out and press it against the horseshoe to balance your hold. The ring finger can be placed next to the middle or pinky fingers, depending on which grip you find more comfortable and steady. If you are left-handed, hold the horseshoe pointed to the right instead. Individual grips vary widely. Start with your thumb near the center of the nearest shank, then try adjusting it nearer or further from the bend to see which placement feels comfortable and accurate while throwing. Don't curve your finger around the U-bend of the horseshoe. As the famous player Roy Smith wrote in 1946, "that went out of style with the horse and buggy" and makes it difficult to control your throw. This grip is similar to the 1 grip, but the horseshoe's shanks are pointing to your right instead. Place your fingers and thumb around the bend of the horseshoe, instead of a shank. This grip uses different muscles to throw the horseshoe, which makes it more comfortable for some people, and less comfortable for others. Try to throw it with just enough strength and height so it turns sideways with a turn in the air, so it can encircle the stake from the front. In this throw, the horseshoe spins "head over heels" instead of remaining flat during its flight. There are many variations of this grip, so feel free to experiment. It might be easiest to start by gripping the shoe at the center of the bend, with your thumb either on the top or bottom. This throw is often considered less accurate from the 37 ft (4.5 m) distance, but there are many experts who have had success with it. It may actually be more effective than the grips above when throwing from shorter distances. Don't grip the shoe so tight that your wrist feels strained, but do keep it firm enough that the horseshoe doesn't slip out of your grasp too early. Use a lighter horseshoe to practice if your hand feels sore or painful.
A: Try the 1 turn grip. Try the turn grip. Try the flip throw. Hold the shoe firmly.

Q: One perk of having an offshore bank account is being able to choose what currency your money is held in. This, however, has its major advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of holding your money in a foreign currency is the ability to hedge against depreciation or an unstable currency. If your currency is unstable and/or steadily losing value, this perk might be a significant advantage. The disadvantage of holding your money in a foreign currency is that you may be subject to foreign tax laws and you will experience fees to exchange currencies. Most modern offshore bank accounts effect transfers by electronic wire transfer. Many offshore banks do not accept foreign checks, and carrying money around may be impractical and/or dangerous. Shop around for competitive rates, as banks will typically charge a wire transfer fee when you deposit money. If you can find a bank that does not charge wire transfer fees, you might consider banking with that institution. Although most banks will issue a debit card associated with your account, you may need to pay fees in order to withdraw funds from your bank account. Offshore banks generally do not issue checks for withdrawal purposes, for privacy reasons. Additionally, checks drawn on foreign accounts are often not accepted by other banking institutions. For this reason, consider holding money in two accounts: one offshore account, and one domestic account. You'll be able to wire transfer funds from the offshore account over to the domestic account, where you won't have to deal with unknown hassles.
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Choose what currency your want your money to be held in, if possible. Learn how to deposit funds into your account. Learn how to withdraw funds from your account.