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Tips from CEU's Center for Academic Writing
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Tips on Writing a Statement of Purpose
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Attracting the Reader's Attention
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Capturing the Reader's Attention
Example A
Example B
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Sample A has several weaknesses:
Sample B, in contrast, shows several positive features:
How to Start
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The Structure of a Statement of Purpose
Your Past
Your Proposed Course Of Study
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Your Future Career
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How Much Detail to Provide
1. Keep to the word limit
2. Set yourself section word limits
3. Be selective
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4. Use appropriate language
5. Edit thoroughly
Some sample statements of purpose
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Sample #1
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Sample #2
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Some Further Sources:
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