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Grace's Homework / Study Tips Blog August 2008 Archive

By Grace Fleming, About.com Guide to Homework / Study Tips since 2005

Writing Your Life Story

Sunday August 31, 2008
When you start a new school year, a new job, or a new leadership role, you may be expected to give a presentation or write an essay about your life. ... Read More

Go to Time Out!

Wednesday August 27, 2008
The brand new school year has arrived, and I hope you’re excited and looking forward to great things to come. I do have a word advice for you as choose ... Read More

Problematical Punctuation Marks

Monday August 25, 2008
Do you ever feel like going out on a limb and using brackets instead of parentheses? Would you know when it is appropriate? What about using a dash instead of ... Read More

Star Student Suspended for Pink Hair

Friday August 22, 2008
What do you think? This week, a 12 year-old student was suspended from her Missouri school for dyeing her hair pink. School officials say that Amelia Robbins, a 7th-grader, had been ... Read More

Free Templates From Microsoft©

Tuesday August 19, 2008
You could save a little money on school supplies and get a little more organized by downloading some free templates by Microsoft©. Just download and print a school calendar, a ... Read More

A Different Sort of Writing Competition

Sunday August 17, 2008
I like to share information about writing competitions. By entering essay contests, students can improve writing skills, establish important contacts, and potentially earn money for college. There is one writing ... Read More

4 Cheap Tools for Getting Organized

Thursday August 14, 2008
You don’t have to spend a fortune to come up with a great organization plan. As a matter of fact, you can spend less than five dollars for each of ... Read More

Make and Share Flashcards Online

Monday August 11, 2008
FlashcardDB (database) is a site that offers free flashcards online. I like this site for a few reasons. The first good thing about this site is that you can use a ... Read More

School Year's Resolution

Friday August 8, 2008
Every year on the first of January we make our New Year’s resolutions and promise to do (or not do) something special. There is a problem with this method. It ... Read More

College Grades Matter Too!

Wednesday August 6, 2008
You know that outstanding high school performance is essential for getting you into college. But many students who are starting (or looking forward to starting) college courses are under the ... Read More

What Does a Theme Look Like?

Monday August 4, 2008
So many students find it difficult to identify a theme in a piece of literature! There seems to be a bit of a fear factor when it comes to finding ... Read More

School Supplies Strategy

Friday August 1, 2008
As you and your family prepare for the new school year, consider using a little strategy when it comes to buying school supplies. Many students don't have a plan when ... Read More

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