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How to Write a Successful Research Proposal. Top Story - February 2021.
In my first semester of graduate school, I wrote a research proposal for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Program. I had no guidance on how to write a proposal for this very competitive fellowship program. Many websites seem to contradict each other on the guidance that they gave. Ultimately, I was unsuccessful at attaining the fellowship.
By Alana Rister5 years ago in Education
Truly Understanding it
We all hate being wrong but it often gives us room for growth. Recently, I’ve analyzed misconceptions I have had, and ones that many others have had in an attempt to identify at least one cause. Ever since I have been mindful about how I read and analyze information and I feel more confident in my ideas.
By Kellen Pifer5 years ago in Education
Time To Set High Academic Standards
For decades, political and business leaders have demanded education reform because bad schools were putting our nation "at risk" of losing its economic advantage. Many years, billions of dollars, and hundreds of reform strategies later, the schools survive largely untouched while America enjoys one of its greatest periods of prosperity in history. To some this is an enigma: how can we lead the world economically while trailing the world educationally? How will our economy fare when generations of poorly educated students comprise its workforce? Contrary to conventional wisdom, our schools do not exist just to train tomorrow's workforce. They exist, primarily, to produce a well-educated citizenry. Education in a democracy has many dimensions-civic, intellectual, economic, and moral, to name a few. As instructors teach literature, algebra, history, and physics, on a deeper level their schools are recreating American society. When they falter, our cultural legacy-even our civilization-is what is truly "at risk." That is why school success and pupil achievement matter-not just for the gross domestic product.
By Megan Wilson5 years ago in Education
Sherrikka Myers
I had the honor of interviewing Sherrikka Myers, the Founder of Every 1 Voice Matters, and I can honestly say that I am so blown away at hearing where Sherrikka came from to the confidence she now has, and how her bravery was not suppressed by anyone on her journey to helping others who suffer with stuttering. As a young child, Sherrikka herself dealt with stuttering, shame, embarrassment and self-esteem issues, but in talking to her today, you would never know! Her personality radiates with confidence, patience, and a true love for what she is doing. Read on as Sherrikka talks about how far her organization has come, with now being booked nationally, creating a book series, a YouTube Series, holding classes and being a certified life coach! Sherrikka is so down to earth and easy to talk to, and through her creativity, she has been able to push forth and create a mascot for her company to help children relate and feel comfortable with working through their difficulties as well.
By Amy Philbert5 years ago in Education
Don't Tell Writers "Tell a Good Story"
“If everyone could write a good story, then we would have nothing but good stories.” This is the most obvious statement in the world. Unless you’re a Dada-ist, or in modern parlance a “shitposter", you are more than likely making an effort to appeal to some sort of audience. Yet we all know there are plenty of piss-poor works of fiction in the world. You can probably name at least one novel you hate. One popular author you consider over-rated. Hemmingway.
By E.L. Buchanan5 years ago in Education
Top 10 tips for PSAT Preparation
Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test is known as the PSAT. Many of the items a high school student must do to organize the preparation of higher education that is College is take placement tests, academic tests, and more. While there are many tests out there that a student must take, the PSAT is one in every of the more common tests available. Many high school students, however, don't understand how to prepare for the PSAT or what to expect. In this article, we are going to examine several PSAT test-taking tips that are ideal for helping high school students harden this test and potentially land a good scholarship.
By Take This Course5 years ago in Education
The Best Online Courses for New Entrepreneurs In 2021
Let’s face it, the pandemic has many of us wondering if careers we previously thought were stable are really our best option. In fact, as we begin to move away from the pandemic, more and more people are looking towards entrepreneurship, and more precisely, entrepreneurship in the digital space. However, many of these people don’t know where to begin when thinking about growing an online business. Luckily for them, there are many valuable and economical online programs that will provide them with the tools they need to succeed at a much better price point than a traditional university education. The only problem is, there are several courses which are also a complete waste of money and borderline scams. So how should these new, inexperienced entrepreneurs figure out what course is right for them? Well, they should read this article, because I’m going to let them know which online courses are the best for new entrepreneurs in 2021.
By William Jameson5 years ago in Education
