Problem: Article: Professional groups provide opportunities to network, present and learn about research, continue your education, and find jobs. There are a number of organizations serving the field of criminology, such as: The International Society for Criminology The American Society of Criminology The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences The Law and Society Association The Midwestern Criminal Justice Association The Western Society of Criminology Individuals trained in criminology find work in numerous careers. While you may look for an entry-level position at first, there are usually good opportunities for advancement. However it may be difficult to cross fields. For instance, if you are hired with a state agency, it might be more difficult to later get an advanced job at a federal agency, and vice versa. Criminologists find positions with: Police departments The FBI State and local governmental agencies Colleges and universities Consultancy agencies During the process of being hired for a job in criminology, you can expect to have to pass background and security checks. As participants in the fight against crime, criminologists are expected to have good records and impeccable ethics. Your day-to-day work as a criminologist will vary depending upon your specific position and area of expertise. Most jobs in the field, however, eventually involve some combination of fieldwork, analysis, and reporting. For instance: You might be present at a crime scene, to help gather evidence and determine exactly what occurred. You might investigate how the crime is related to social issues. For instance, you might consider how crimes are related to other problems, such as drug abuse, poverty, and corruption. You might be involved with cataloging information, processing data, and writing reports based on criminal investigations. You might be involved with helping policy makers determine how to respond to and eliminate crime. Many individuals trained in criminology wind up working in jobs that do not bear the title "criminologist." Nevertheless, these careers can be just as fulfilling, and draw on your skills, training, and experience. Job titles of people with a background in criminology include: Border Patrol Agent Compliance Officer Court Administrator Evidence Technician Federal Protection Officer I.R.S. Agent Legal Assistant Penologist
Summary: Join a professional association. Look for a job. Pass background checks. Excel at your job. Investigate alternative careers.

Problem: Article: People with ADHD start to experience the above symptoms in childhood and then throughout the rest of their lives, nearly every day. If this does not describe you, you may not have ADHD. We all have trouble paying attention from time to time, especially when we are forced to focus on dull or uninteresting tasks for an extended period of time. Students, for example, are prone to seek out Adderall and other stimulants to help them complete their assignments even though they don't necessarily have ADHD. It is totally natural to have your mind wander off sometimes. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/df\/Get-an-Adderall-Prescription-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-an-Adderall-Prescription-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/df\/Get-an-Adderall-Prescription-Step-2.jpg\/aid2978741-v4-728px-Get-an-Adderall-Prescription-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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Summary: Decide if your symptoms are severe enough to cause significant distress in your life or difficulty at home, school, or work.

Problem: Article: DMV.org is a popular website that allows you to access driving records from most states. Go to the driving record page of DMV.org, here. This website is not affiliated with any state's department of licensing, but is instead an independent, privately-owned company. The site's primary advantage is convenience. You can access the information quickly and easily in a clear, understandable format. The drawback is that it typically costs a little more than getting your records directly from the state. The driving record from DMV.org is not an official record, so if you need a certified record, you must go through your state DMV (usually by going directly to a DMV office). Drag your mouse over your state on the map and click on it to select the state in which you live. You can also make your selection via a drop-down menu in the top right corner and a list of states you can click on at the bottom of the page. Not every state's driving records are available through this website. In particular, the northeastern part of the United States is largely excluded. In such cases, DMV.org provides links to those states' official services. On the next page, enter your name, address, and driver's license number. If you have not lived at your current address for at least two years, click the appropriate box, and enter your previous address. If you are ever confused or need assistance, then you can click on "Contact DMV.org" toward the bottom of the page. This link will take you to a page where you can ask a question. Make sure the information looks correct and decide whether you want a copy of the report emailed to you. There is an additional fee for this service, which provides your driving history in a format that you can retain with your electronic records. After advancing to the next screen, you will need to review and agree to the privacy policies before your records can be provided. Provide your email address as needed, and advance to the payment screen to finalize your purchase.
Summary: Visit the website. Choose your state. Enter your personal information. Review the fees. Review the policies.

Problem: Article: In some ways, this aspect of writing fiction is not so different from nonfiction, because you're still telling a story in nonfiction. In both places, you are building tension throughout the story by releasing information little by little, until you reach the climax. However, in fiction, it's all about the story, whereas in nonfiction, the story may be secondary to other essential information. Whether you are writing a short story or a novel, having a plan will help you get started. Outline how characters meet and what happens to move the plot along. Outlining your fiction will help you make sure your work continues moving at a steady pace. What will be the crux of the story? What is its central point? You will be moving towards the climax throughout your whole story, so make sure it is well developed. A climax could be a sudden realization, a couple coming together, a car crash, a death, etc. Make sure your climax flows naturally with the story. Although the climax should conclude a period of suspense, it should not come out of nowhere. Though it depends on the writer, many writers feel the story does better if they have a general idea of where it will go, but leave some things open ended. That way, you'll make discoveries along the way. If you are surprised, then your reader will be, too. The setting is important, but if you use focus too much on the setting, your readers will skip over it to get to the plot. In all fiction writing, the plot is the backbone of the piece. Without a well-developed plot taking center stage, fiction loses its sense of purpose and drive.
Summary:
Focus on the plot. Outline your story. Decide on what your climax will be. Don't over plan to avoid predictability. Home in on the plot.