College Academics

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It may appear impossible, but remember that countless others have done it before you. Whether you intend to move on in the field or your girlfriend begged you to take it with her, right now it seems to be the only thing threatening your G.P.A.: ... more »

How to Prepare and Make a Speech

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Most people do not like public speaking, but this will show you the basics... more »

How to Prepare for an Exam

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Exam time is probably the most stressful time for a college or high school student. However, with some basic preparation you can increase your confidence and performance on your exam. Follow these steps to find out how... more »

How to Prepare for Class

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Being prepared for class makes you more relaxed, pleases the instructor and generally ensures good overall class performance... more »

How to Read a Poem

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Understanding a good poem is like reaching a mountain summit: The limitless views you obtain are worth every effort. Here are a few steps you can take to make the climb a bit easier... more »

How to set good study habits

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There is no secret to being a good student— it takes a lot of hard work!.. more »

How to Succeed in College with Asperger’s Syndrome

By Maureen Tartaglione

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Students with Asperger’s Syndrome can and do succeed in college. Self-awareness and preparation are the two most important elements to mapping a strategy to not only finish but excel in college. Many go on to graduate school. Others find they are ... more »

How to Succeed in Public Speaking

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Do you get sweaty palms and jittery knees when the thought of standing up in front of a group of people enters your mind? Do you feel like screaming and running the other way when faced with the prospect of standing up at a podium? Are your ... more »

How to Take an Open-Book Exam

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Open-book exams sound like a dream come true, but are often harder than regular exams. Follow these steps to open the book on success... more »

How to Take Research Notes

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Take organized research notes now, and you'll thank yourself later when writing the paper... more »

How to Understand Global Warming

By Bob Strauss

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Over the past 25 years or so, scientists around the world have observed a worrisome trend: the average temperature of the earth’s atmosphere and oceans has been increasing. Although global warming is a slow process—accounting for an increase of ... more »

How to Write a 5-Paragraph Essay

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College freshmen who enroll knowing how to write the 5-paragraph essay will probably find their first year easier than freshman who don't. Before getting into college: save yourself a headache and master the 5-paragraph essay. PS: They require ... more »

How to Write a Bibliography

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A bibliography or reference section is necessary for any research paper. Unfortunately, there are as many ways to write a bibliography as there are names for it. Here is the standard method... more »

How to Write a Good Article Summary

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The summary of your article is your last chance to convey the message you are trying to send. If you are trying to call your reader to action, it is your last opportunity to convince your reader to take that first step. If you are writing an ... more »

How to Write a Rough Draft

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In a rough draft, you get all your ideas on paper and flesh them out. You will add and delete material several times before you're satisfied that your work is complete and you're ready to write your final draft... more »

How to Write a Valedictory Speech

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As valedictorian, your speech needs to be representative of your class as a whole. As such, it should reflect on your place in history, accomplishments, memories and, of course, expectations for the future. But be yourself, too. The speech should ... more »

How to write your assignments for masters degree

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I come from the Indian exam culture and the first time assignment of 5000 words to critically analyse an evidence based practice was quite daunting. So this is intended for those who come from a similar background. This is what most of the ... more »

How to Avoid Procrastination in Academic Matters

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Procrastination, that evil of evils, can be beaten - if you take the right approach... more »

How to Calculate the Volume of a Square Pyramid

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A square pyramid is a three-dimensional solid with 1 base, 8 edges, 5 faces and 1 vertex. You determine the type of pyramid by the shape of the base. The base of a pyramid can be any type of polygon. Some examples of other pyramids are triangular ... more »

How to Calculate Your Standard GPA

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Would you like to know where you stand with your grades? With some minor number crunching, you're on your way to the head of the class... more »

How to Choose College Courses

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So many classes, so little time. How will you know which classes best suit your interests and needs?.. more »

How to Conjugate a Stem-Changing Verb in Spanish

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Conjugating stem-Changing verbs in Spanish require, first of all, knowledge about verbs which is key, verbs or action words, have an infinitive or unconjugated structure that either ends in "-AR", "-ER" or "-IR" in Spanish, which are the three ... more »

How to Debate Against Animal Dissection

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Animal dissection is a topic of debate in high schools and institutions of higher learning. Many people feel that animal dissection is cruel to animals and promotes animals as being expendable. Learn how to debate against animal dissection using ... more »

How to get better grades.

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Getting straight A' s isn't as hard as it sounds, with this easy tips, and if followed as said you will get good grades fast. Just one last thing, this works better if you start at the beginning of a quarter or a semester... more »

How to Get Good Grades in College

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Getting good grades in college can be a combination of luck and skill, but its best not to leave your grades to chance. Good grades will help you find a job after graduation or to gain admission into graduate school. Follow the tips below to ... more »

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