The Automotive Book of Writing

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A good alignment for comfort and safety will contain a small amount of negative camber in the front and rear, 0 angle of toe in the front and rear for straightness, and a very small amount of positive caster at the front or no caster angle at the front for steering and forces.

ESSAYS Essays – An essay is a series of connected paragraphs that work together to supply information, an argument, or an array of points to get across. Types – Explain each type of essay and state its purpose Persuasive (Argumentative) An essay that’s purpose is to provide a point of view to the reader and show why they should believe that same point of view using a counterargument and a rebuttal to that argument for more reinforcement and reason for the reader to agree. Expository (Informative) Definition or Description An expository essay provides information to the reader about a particular topic. Process (How-to) To write an expository essay one must do extensive research on the topic, attain multiple sources, include them in your text, and show the credibility of your information. Compare and Contrast Show comparisons and differences between information and the topic the essay is focused on. Cause and Effect Show the “what’s” and “how’s” of the subject and provide sufficient reasoning. Analytical/Critical Evaluative An evaluative essay is an essay that is written to assess a subject or particular item. Interpretive An interpretive essay gives the writer’s opinion on what the subject or item is or about, it also shows a perspective or explanation on the subject/item. Narrative (Tells a story) Personal Statement/Anecdote A narrative tells a personal or fictional story that shows expression and has meaning. Research A research essay’s purpose is to provide information on a specific topic using extensive research and sufficient evidence and sources.


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