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JDanger007

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How to shorten a writing sample

Post by JDanger007 » Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:57 pm

Hi all, I am applying to a job which requires a writing sample. I have written a journal article (27 pages) on the subject matter that the organization practices in. Does anyone have any recommendations of how to cut it to 5 pages? I am stumped by this because there is too much good information.

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sparty99

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Re: How to shorten a writing sample

Post by sparty99 » Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:03 pm

A journal article is not an appropriate writing sample as practitioners do not write such articles. You need to submit a brief/memorandum.

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