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How to Recognize the Penalties for Plagiarizing

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Though plagiarism might seem like a minor thing if you're a student trying to make a deadline, engaging in plagiarism can have long-lasting and devastating effects on your academic life and career. This form of academic dishonesty is exactly like ... more »

How to Recognize the Similarities in American and British Grammar

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British grammar has more of a Shakespearean flare about it than does American wording of a similar sort. Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules to recognize which is which without personal knowledge. Because British and American grammar ... more »

How to Recognize Unacceptable Paraphrasing

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Poor paraphrasing can lead to charges of plagiarism, as well as misinformation and rambling paragraphs. It's important to understand and recognize what constitutes unacceptable paraphrasing so that you can avoid it when you write a paper, give a ... more »

How to Reinvent Yourself Before Changing Schools

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Changing schools can be a stressful situation but it can also be a great opportunity. You can meet new friends, and use it as a chance to change anything you may not be happy with about your lifestyle. Use these steps to learn how to reinvent ... more »

How to Remain Calm During Episodes of School Violence

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The troubling phenomena of school violence has made many students, parents and teachers aware of the possibility of violence on campus at any time. One of the key factors in getting through an episode of school violence is staying calm. Follow ... more »

How to Remain Encouraged When Learning a Foreign Language

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Learning a foreign language will bring many benefits to your life, particularly in this era of ever increasing economic, political, and cultural globalization. You will be able to communicate effectively with many more people, and will be able to ... more »

How to Remember the Twentieth-Century Popes

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For most people, even Catholics, it's hard to keep track of which pope was which. Since there have been 265 popes and quite a few anti-popes, whose elections were unofficial or under dispute, it's next to impossible to remember the names and ... more »

How to Remember Who's Who in the Adams Family

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The politicians, diplomats, historians and business executives of the Adams family held great influence in the United States for two centuries... more »

How to Remember Who's Who in the Bush Family

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The Bush family is America's latest political dynasty, having produced a Senator, an Ambassador, a Congressman, two Governors, and two Presidents. Below are the major players in the family... more »

How to Remember Who's Who in the Huxley Family

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The Huxleys are a British family, prominent in science and literature... more »

How to Remember Who's Who in the Kennedy Family

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Known as “America's Royal Family,” the Kennedys started as poor Irish immigrants and worked their way to the heights of power and wealth, while tasting the depths of tragedy and scandal. But they are so prolific it's hard to tell them all apart. ... more »

How to Remember Who's Who in the Vanderbilt Family

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They were one of the wealthiest families in America. They influenced business, art, philanthropy, transportation, architecture, sport, fashion, music and journalism. But who were its major players?.. more »

How to Replace Weak Verbs in a Sentence

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A weak verb is an imprecise action in a sentence. These types of verbs, like "to be" and "have," make writing wordy and less descriptive. Replacing these verbs with more expressive ones increases the clarity of a sentence. Replace these boring ... more »

How to Research Andrew Johnson

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Andrew Johnson was the 17th president of the United States. He vetoed more bills than any previous president. The Republican Senate favored a radical Reconstruction after the Civil War while Johnson favored a much milder Reconstruction. Follow ... more »

How to Research Benjamin Harrison

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Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd president of the United States and narrowly defeated President Grover Cleveland in 1888 because Cleveland failed to carry his home state. To learn how the nation embraced him after this close victory, follow these ... more »

How to Research Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States and a career soldier who served in the Philippines, led the United States in World War II and was the supreme commander of NATO troops in Europe. As a student at West Point, he won ... more »

How to Research Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States and was president during World War II. Roosevelt died in office shortly before the war ended. He was the only US president to serve more than two terms. To learn more about FDR, ... more »

How to Research Grover Cleveland

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Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, and the only president to serve non-consecutive terms. To learn more about him, follow these steps... more »

How to Research Harry S Truman

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Harry S Truman was the 33rd president of the United States and succeeded to the presidency when Franklin D. Roosevelt died in office. Truman was the man who ordered US troops to drop the atomic bomb on Japan, a controversial decision to this day. ... more »

How to Research James Buchanan

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James Buchanan was the 15th president of the United States and is not held in high esteem by historians today. To find out why, follow these steps... more »

How to Research Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

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The Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan (Malay for Nine States) is located in the Southwest corner of the Malay Peninsula. The capital city is Seremban which is about 40 miles from Kuala Lumpur. Although not a large tourist destination for ... more »

How to Research Rutherford B. Hayes

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Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th president of the United States and was elected by one vote after he was awarded all of the disputed electoral votes in a scandalous election. Follow these steps to learn more about this controversial figure... more »

How to Research Warren G. Harding

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Warren G. Harding was the 29th president of the United States. He formally ended World War I and died after less than three years in office. Scandal and controversy tainted his administration. To learn more about him, follow these steps... more »

How to Research William McKinley

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William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States and the third president to be assassinated. To learn more about his life, times and death, follow these steps... more »

How to Research Without Plagiarizing

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One of the biggest stumbling blocks for today's students is learning how to research without plagiarizing. The likelihood of plagiarism goes down dramatically if students are taught to use the following techniques. These techniques will aid ... more »

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