CNBC

Here's an example of the perfect cold email for a job—and a breakdown of why it works

There are a number of reasons why cold emailing is hard. Many people are uncomfortable talking about themselves, and it can feel awkward to ask for something from someone you have no deep relationship ...
unr.edu

Drafting an effective introduction

A key function of any introduction is to present your argument in such a way that your audience can enter the conversation and properly engage with your paper. Key questions to think about as you ...
Brandeis University

Writing Successful Introductory Paragraphs

In the most abstract sense, the function of an introductory paragraph is to move the reader from the world of daily life into the textual and analytical space of an essay. In a more concrete sense, an ...
Nature

A quick introduction to fatty acids

(A) This is the structure of stearic acid, an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid. The normal numbering system, starting with the carboxylic acid, is shown in blue. The carbons and oxygens of the ...
Santa Clara University

A Framework for Ethical Decision Making

This document is designed as an introduction to thinking ethically. Read more about what the framework can (and cannot) do. We all have an image of our better selves—of how we are when we act ...
Forbes

What Is A Community Of Practice? (And Why You Need One)

Founders gathered at the French start-up incubator La Station F, an example of a community of practice. When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969, he carried a flag from the Explorers Club in ...