Not all information is created equal and that is especially true if you are researching online. Finding credible sources is becoming more complicated as sites become more sophisticated in appearance and style. Many internet sites which claim to be the experts in a given field are actually amateur blog sites or sites created to drive traffic in a certain direction – without any real or relevant credentials. So how then does one determine the legitimacy and credibility of a website?
When it comes to taking steps to improve grades or have additional study for greater comprehension there are a number of options available to students. While tutoring, especially one-on-one if you can afford it, is the best option for those who find traditional teaching methods easy to understand, there are many students who would do better with a mentoring situation.
Begin the new school year with good study practices that will see you managing the year competently and with ease. Chances are no matter what level of education you are entering this year; high school, graduate or post-graduate, there will be tests, exams, research papers, essays and term papers across a range of subjects. Getting on top of these early is a good practice and for many students, this will be made easier by course outlines provided at the start of the year.
Similar searches in the Kindle online bookstore to those performed in the iBookStore (political science and history classics) present significantly more book options in the Kindle bookstore. That isn’t a big deal if you can download and read Kindle books on the iPad and you can!
It’s pretty much over and back to school. Time to get serious again and hit the books after most students enjoyed a break lapping up the sunshine, enjoying the beach, parks and well, all the great stuff of holidays. But not all students opted for a break from the books or a holiday.
In a perfect world we all have these sexy toys at school! These are a few of the amazing new inventions on the market to help with study and relaxation.
Begin with a plan or a working outline. Assess the questions you have been tasked to answer, or the proposal you have put forth, and brainstorm ideas about how to approach the topic or data. Consider what surveys, panels or research sources will be required to provide the most comprehensive information. Once the big picture has been considered you are ready to begin - armed with your well conceived and prepared plan.
Students have a lot to juggle. At no other time in life is a person expected to complete full days of study, as well as up to 30 hours of work every week, and maintain household and familial/social relationships. It is an extraordinary expectation! Some students thrive on the pace and pressure while others struggle, turn to counselors or professional services for help and sadly others just pack it in and quit; only 54% of university entrants in the U.S. come out with a graduate degree.
The stream of consciousness nature of Twitter has created in essence, the largest brainstorming exercise known to humanity. Although much of what is posted on-line is undoubtedly complete drivel, researchers, academics and tertiary students are discovering the benefits of having a super brain, stream of consciousness in real-time, all the time!
Each week, PowerPapers will present a three-part series of lessons designed to assist students in typical writing, research, editing, and related academic tasks. We begin with the research paper.