Archive for October, 2008

Doing Research Effectively: How to Sharpen Your Research Skills

Friday, October 31st, 2008

When you go to college, you will be required to submit academic papers about various topics. It’s not only your writing skills that are important when doing these papers. You should also know how to research effectively as well. Whether you’re crafting an essay, a thesis proposal, or a dissertation, you will most likely have [...]

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Writing a Paper? How to Avoid Plagiarism

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

If you’re not familiar with plagiarism, then you should know that this is an offense that can lead to expulsion from college. Plagiarism happens when a person claims another person’s words and ideas as his or her own. Keep in mind that you must avoid plagiarism. Not only is plagiarism an offense, it is also [...]

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How to Get Along with Your Peers in College

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Entering college will most likely have you leaving things you’ve known all your life: your home, your friends, and your family. Not only will you be in a completely new environment, but you’ll also have to deal with new challenges on your own. Trying to fit in may be challenging, but it can also [...]

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How To Take Notes in Class Effectively

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

Students have to deal with taking down notes in class every day. These notes are important because they do more than just provide you with information to study. They also help you in understanding, analyzing, and interpreting your lessons and keeping them in mind so that you can answer test questions correctly and participate [...]

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How to Make the Right Impression during Admissions Interviews

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Knowing how to deal with interviews is important because you’re going to encounter this at some points in your life. College, graduate schools, and potential employers will most likely ask you to come for an interview and it is then that they will decide whether they should accept you or not. Aside from your [...]

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