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College majors: Are you on track to one of the highest paying jobs in the US?
One of the toughest college decisions is what to major in — especially since this is a choice that will impact your entire future. Perhaps you haven’t declared a major yet. Or, maybe, you have already...
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Study tips: Lecture capture technology — what to know
A lecture played on a Video iPod, via AV output onto an analog TV screen (Photo credit: Tama Leaver) Lecture capture technology is an assistive technology in the classroom that allows teachers to...
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How to study after midterm exams: Reassess your study habits
Midterm exams are over. Thank goodness for that. Now, what can we take away from the experience? Did you do okay? Do you need to study more? This is a great time to take your academic temperature,...
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Increase your productivity with blogging
(Photo credit: Sean MacEntee) You know that one of the very best ways to improve your writing is to keep on writing! Did you know it can also help you improve your productivity and organization? Check...
View Article8 college tips for handing in a high-quality term paper
My term paper sucked! It came back covered in red. What happened?! I thought it was awesome. How can I tell if the term papers I’m handing in are of high enough quality to get me a good grade? Some...
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Assessing intelligence: Testing and grade inflation in college
Richard Huish College Exam Hall Not many of us like tests. But testing has long been seen as the best means for assessing intelligence and what students have learned from their instructors. So how is...
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Art history books and articles on Questia for researching art history
Nebamun’s garden, fragment of a scene from the tomb-chapel of Nebamun (Around 1350 B.C.) Back in March, we featured a post on how to research performing arts topics and we wanted to follow it up with a...
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How to master the rewrite of a research paper or term paper
As any professional writer knows, the hardest part of the writing process isn’t the writing itself, it’s the rewriting. Screenwriters, novelists, scientists and historians all go through it; the same...
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Is teaching for you? Finding your place and reaching your goals
Some college students feel the calling to become a teacher. It’s a noble profession, and in many times in history and in many cultures, the teacher is held in high regard. Luckily, there are many...
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Teachers’ domain: Career planning, teaching fellows, achievements and summer...
In the teachers’ domain, career planning includes the creation of a professional development plan that will set the teacher apart as a professional who moves beyond traditional training. Participation...
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Top writing tips for your a research paper introduction
Beginning and concluding a research paper often seem like the hardest part of the whole process. While slogging through all the research should be more difficult, giving your audience a sense of your...
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Research paper help: How to write a persuasive essay with an opposing viewpoint
A persuasive essay is difficult enough to write, but what if you are assigned to discuss or prove a point of view you don’t agree with? How can you effectively debate controversial issues you do not...
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Is there a knowledge gap between high school and college?
Book Display: Niles West High School 50th Anniversary (Photo credit: Skokie Public Library) During the college application process, you probably spent a lot of time thinking about which college you...
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Writing a research paper or term paper conclusion
Research paper conclusions (Photo credit: rmkoske) Writing a research paper conclusion is more than just summarizing your paper’s main points. Depending on the type of term paper you’re writing, your...
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Citing sources: Tips and tools for citing APA style or MLA style with confidence
citation needed (Photo credit: Dan4th) Writing a research paper includes many detailed tasks. From choosing your topic to citing sources, there are skills and challenges to be mastered and...
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Top research paper tips: Use action verbs for persuasive writing
“I wrote some stuff that was really important.” I have no idea what that means. “I translated a report on toucans in Mexico that was published in the journal Science.” Now, that’s impressive! Choosing...
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Standardized testing cons; colleges are dropping SAT, ACT
A growing number of colleges and universities are abandoning standardized tests in favor of other qualifications for college admission, in an effort to boost college acceptance rates and because SAT...
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Write with authority using Questia’s research tutorials
Research tutorials Have you checked out Questia’s Research Tutorials yet? The self-study research tutorials are designed to guide you through the steps of persuasive writing. Offering a virtual library...
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10 signs you are falling behind in a college course
Do you feel like you’re falling behind this semester? Whether it is your first year at college or your last, it can be easy to get in over your head. Sometimes you simply pick too heavy a class load,...
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Going back to school: Top 10 ways to get ahead of the game fall semester
UCLA dorm room (of Hedrick Summit) As the lazy days of summer come to a close, many of you find yourselves heading back to school for fall semester — some of you may actually be setting out for college...
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