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How to negotiate the best rate for freelancing work
Evaluate what the work you are requested to do entails.
If it is a project, write down the whole process of doing it from start to finish. Do not leave out any details.

OUT: This will help clarify in your mind not only what is expected of you but also how much effort you will have to put in. Determine how much time it will take you to complete the work.

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How to cover a police beat for a newspaper
Purchase a' handheld' police scanner radio.
Depending on what signal type (digital vs. analog) the police broadcast in in your area, this will cost between $75 and $500 or more in pounds. The scanner is the wellspring of breaking news on this beat.

OUT: Keep it with you as often as possible. Gather important information office phone numbers from all law enforcement and emergency service offices in the vicinity.

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How to write a personal history
Determine the audience.
Depending on what you are applying for, the information you include in your personal statement will differ, often significantly. In order to ensure that you address pertinent subjects, you will want to know who you are writing for.

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You should consider whether your application will be read by a medical or law school review board, or a graduate committee. Is it an application for a scholarship or an internship? Reflecting on your audience will help you determine what life stories to highlight.