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How to Motivate First-Year College Students

By Karen Hamilton Silvestri

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A large percentage of first-year college students drop out in the first year of college. This is a problem that can be addressed efficiently if instructors and administration will take the time to motivate and encourage students to succeed. Read ... more »

How to Organize a Research Paper

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A research paper, whether it's for a high-school class or a master's degree, often takes far more work than expected. Get organized and put yourself on a schedule to get it done, step by step... more »

How to Pass Physics Without Studying

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A lot of students who are studying the sciences in college will be required to take a physics class. Sometimes, even non-science students will have to take physics as a general college requirement. If you have to take physics for whatever reason, ... 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

By eHow Education Editor

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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 Read Quickly and Effectively

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Sail through the barrage of information out there by using some key reading and skimming skills... 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 Set the Style for a Speech

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How you say something can be just as important as what you say... 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

By Ophelia-Rising

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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 Survive Freshman Composition

By tkfinley

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One of your first classes as a college student will probably be Freshman Composition. In some ways, Freshman Composition will be like English classes you took in high school. However, while your high school English classes featured reading and ... more »

How to Take an Open-Book Exam

By eHow Education Editor

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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 Understand Plato's Forms

By Michael Motta

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Whether you're studying Plato in a philosophy course or are merely acquainted with the term "platonic" (so popular that it's usually not even capitalized) as in "platonic relationship" or "platonic love," it's useful to develop a basic grasp of ... more »

How to Write a 5-Paragraph Essay

By Luigi

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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

By eHow Education Editor

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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

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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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 Good Article Title

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Writing a good article title is essential to capturing your intended audience. If your article title is an inaccurate description or summary of your article, those who may be interested in your article will not read it. Your title must be ... more »

How to Write a Persuasive Argument

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Writing a persuasive essay is a rite of passage for high school and college students. English professors might give you a pass for creativity on a poem or narrative, but persuasive arguments have a formula they expect you to get right. Here's how ... more »

How to Write a Strong Introduction

By Deddus

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Often, the most challenging part of writing an academic paper or essay can be starting it. A strong introduction not only prepares the reader for the content that follows, but can also get your creative juices flowing and set the tone for the ... 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 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 Sphere

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A sphere is a three-dimensional solid with no base, no edge, one face and no vertex. A sphere is a round body with all points on its surface equidistant from the center. You measure the volume of a sphere in cubic units of measurement. To ... more »

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