Your employer or university application reviewer is looking for a writing sample that shows how you organize and express your ideas. Your writing sample should demonstrate to your audience that you can create polished, written material that fits the expectations of the position you are applying for. Think of the writing sample as test, or another key element of your application. The employer or university application reviewer will be looking at your writing sample as a way to gauge how you well you might suit the position or the program. The employer may note they are looking for a one page writing sample that shows your ability to communicate a marketing idea effectively. Don't submit a three page writing sample about the energy crisis, as this will waste the employer's time and show the employer you don't know how to follow instructions. The same logic applies to a university application writing sample: only submit samples that respond to the instructions provided by the university. Often, the reviewer will note how well you followed the writing sample instructions and if you provided a sample that matches the criteria specified by the employer or the university. Some employers may not specify what they are looking for in a writing sample. If this is the case, consider the position or program you are applying for and how you can demonstrate your skills through a particular piece of writing. When deciding which writing sample to use, it would be ideal if the sample is relevant to the position or program you are applying for and is also your strongest piece of writing. However, this is not always the case. If you are wavering between two samples, one of which is stronger in terms of writing but weaker in terms of relevance, submit the paper that has stronger writing. Your writing sample show demonstrate your writing at its best, and relevancy will come second to a well written sample. If you have time, you can also revise the more relevant paper so it is better written and submit it instead. This would show the reviewer you took the time to find an applicable writing sample that also shows off your strong writing skills. You could also create a writing sample for a particular job application or university application. This might be necessary if you have limited work experience and are applying for an entry-level job. For example, if you are applying for a job in sales, you might create a mock proposal for a sale of the company's product to a client, or create a profile for a client. Or if you applying for a research position, you may submit a school assignment that demonstrates your excellent research and writing skills. School assignments are good writing samples for first time applications, especially if you worked hard on them and if they seem relevant to the position or program you are applying for. Though your writing sample should demonstrate your writing style and voice, don't use samples that use informal language and a casual tone. Your writing sample should appear professional and polished. Avoid submitting blog posts or Facebook posts are writing samples, unless the blog is a professional blog and addresses issues that relate to your application. Always submit recent or current writing over old writing. If you've been out of school for several years, your old science term paper may not be the best demonstration of your writing. It will tell the employer or reviewer that you haven't written in a long period of time and may not showcase your strongest writing. The employer or reviewer will likely note how many pages or excerpts they want in the application. If there is no specified number, avoid submitting a ten page essay or a fifty page report, as most reviewers have limited time and will likely not be willing to read more than a few pages of your writing sample. The standard page count is around two to five pages for university writing samples. Some employers may only ask for a one to two page writing sample. If you have a long paper that you would like to submit, choose excerpts from the paper that showcase your best writing. One option is the choose a section from the introduction, the body paragraphs, and the conclusion, totalling no more than five pages, so your reader has a sense of the paper as whole.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand the purpose of a writing sample. Read the writing sample instructions carefully. Choose the stronger writing sample. Don't include informal writing samples. Go for short, polished samples.

Before starting the engine, you need to activate the battery. Many bikes have a red switch on the right handle. Some models may have an "on" button instead. All you need to do is press it to start the battery. If your bike doesn't have a switch or button, it may have a key slot. Place your key in the slot, then turn it to the on position. Once you turn your battery on, all of the lights should activate. The choke is typically on the left side of the bike, near where your leg rests while you're in a seated position. This device "chokes" air into the engine to increase the gas flow. During cold days or after a lack of use, the engine needs more gas to start. On some bikes, you pull the choke by flipping a switch located underneath the battery. If you have used your bike earlier in the day, you don't need to pull the choke. all the way. The clutch is the lever on the left handle. It's in the same spots as the left handbrake on bicycles. Pull the lever all the way in and hold it in place while you start the bike. Bikes for kids often do not have a clutch. Instead of using the clutch, you shift the bike into neutral. While you are seated on the bike, extend your left foot toward the front peg. Reach the gear shifter right in front of it. Push the shifter all the way down repeatedly while you hold onto the clutch. This method works the same way for a child's bike, except it puts the bike automatically into neutral. Rock the bike back and forth. If it moves freely without locking up, you're in gear. The kickstarter typically is a silver lever near the bottom of your right foot when you're seated on the bike. Grab the lever by hand and flip it away from the bike. Then, plant your foot on the left foot peg and stand up. Finish by stomping your right foot down on the lever. Many modern bikes have a button that starts the engine electronically. Press it to turn the bike on. The key to starting the bike is to do both actions slowly and at the same time. Ease the throttle back as you begin letting go of the clutch. The bike will start moving. You can then stop the bike and push the choke back in before you start driving. On a children's bike, you will need to lift the gear shifter up to transition from neutral to first gear. Do this when you're ready to move the bike. Hold onto the clutch! If you let go, the bike will stall. Similarly, if you pull the throttle back too fast, the bike will shoot forward and fall over. To perfect this motion, you can practice it in the air before you drive.
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One-sentence summary -- Flip the red switch to activate on the bike's battery. Pull out the choke to start the bike in colder temperatures. Pull in the clutch Hit the gear shifter down 6 times to get into first gear. Kickstart the engine using the metal lever on the right. Release the clutch as you pull back the throttle.

Sturdy, hardwood trees are the best for installing swings. These include oak trees, sugar maples, or ash trees. Avoid putting swings on pine trees or fruit trees. Both the tree and the individual branch need to be healthy and strong to hold a swing. Make sure that the tree is not diseased or infested with bugs. The branch should not be cracked or peeling. Never attach a swing to a dead branch. If you're uncertain about the condition of the tree, ask an arborist to check it out for you. The branch should make an "L" shape as it extends from the tree. You will need a branch that is at least 6 feet (1.8m) long. The branch should not be more than 20 feet (6.1m) off the ground. The swing will need to be at least 35 feet (0.911.52m) away from the trunk so that it does not hit the tree. It also shouldn't, however, be near the end of the branch, where it is weakest. The branch should be very strong in the middle. The branch needs to be thick enough that it will not break under the force the swing exerts. Make sure that the branch does not get significantly narrower as it goes out from the tree.
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Select a hardwood tree. Evaluate the condition of the tree and branches. Find a long branch that is parallel to the ground. Look for a branch that is at least 8 inches (200mm) in diameter.