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How tos for the learners and the learned; tips and tricks to help you study effectively, survive your school years, impress your teachers and more.

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
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
Writing Articles is an Investment in Time or Money
Writing articles is an investment. You either invest time or money — there’s no getting away from that. If it were possible to push a button and instantly and automatically have a 100%-original and quality article created for you, then maybe you could just sit back in your lounge chair sipping a cocktail on the beach and have your business continue to grow on autopilot thanks to using best essay writing services. But the next best thing is to discover a way to create fresh, unique, high-value content in a flash — and that’s exactly what you’ll learn on this site.
By Steven Shirley5 years ago in Education
Opportunity to play
Learning is a lifelong process. A process that begins long before children attend their first day of kindergarten. Whether you send your children to a daycare, developmental center, Headstart program, or keep them home; the first few years are crucial to set the foundation for learning.
By Cindy Pinch5 years ago in Education
Back to my Masters
I am one week out before Term 1 begins and I am trying to prepare, frantically. Because last year, my first year back in uni for graduate studies after a decade of a career in the arts, was an abysmal failure. Out of two semesters, I passed a mere two classes total.
By Kitty Shu Baldwin5 years ago in Education
Writing an Essay in 6 Hours (or less): A guide to University life
Hello, I'll keep this introduction short since you are probably in a time squeeze. I'm currently finishing my degree at university and wanted to help those who might not have learnt the skill of last minute essay writing. This isn't an answer to your essay, but a format (with added tips) for you to speed through a 3000 word essay. I cannot guarantee any specific mark, but it has worked for me in so far that I haven't failed any essay's since early high school and I've kept an upper 2:1 average for college (UK marking standards). Lets get right to it then,
By TheSmallThings5 years ago in Education
3 Tips to Teach Your child How to Read
3 Tips to Teach Your child How to Read Learning to read at a young age is important for the development of the child. It helps them develop a better understand of their surroundings, allows them to gather information from printed materials, and provides them with a wonderful source of entertainment when they read stories and rhymes. Children develop at different rates, and some children will develop reading skills quicker than other children; however, what's important is that as the parent, you are keenly aware of your child's maturity and reading level to provide them with appropriate books and activities to help them improve.
By Medo815 years ago in Education
5 Important Tips to crack NTSE Stage 2 exam 2020
NTSE is one such exam that helps talented students from class 10th bag prestigious scholarships. It is not only about scholarship but a matter of great pride and honor for students to be recognized as the nation’s talent.
By myPAT5 years ago in Education
I Can't Tell You How To Leave Teaching
"How did you do it?" It's all I heard my first year out of the classroom. Colleagues, friends, family--all of them baffled by how you abandon a thirteen year career at which you are amazing, seemingly overnight.
By Chelsea Delaney5 years ago in Education
12 Good Study Habits to Learn and Love
Are you someone who is struggling with school? Check out some of these tips to get you to be a better learner. 1. BUY YOUR BOOK - In high school you are given books from your teachers. If you begin to read and realize that you don’t understand as much as you thought you would, check the ISBN number and go online to buy the book for yourself. Chances are it’s much cheaper than purchasing one from your school. Good sites to check out are www.half.com , or www.amazon.com . Amazon is especially good if you want to check the prices of books that are brand new and compare them to a used book. The used ones are usually significantly cheaper than those that are new. Once you purchase a book, it is yours to write in, draw in, and highlight.
By Mark Almont5 years ago in Education
Writing a Good story
1. Who is your villain? Every story has a villain, though they don't have to be the typical architype. If your story is one about human fighter and he lives in world full of magic, it may be that he has to find and defeat the evil wizard. But if your story is about a girl who has to navigate life as an orphan the villain may be an abusive person in authority, or even a string of people that present obstacles to over come. This may be the most important question to answer sense your protagonists entire reason for their adventure begins with the actions of the villain.
By Nathan Cleve Durham5 years ago in Education
Top 5 Best Language Study Techniques
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By Sabrina G5 years ago in Education