Recently I received an email from a concerned student. She was worried because she has never felt very interested in being a group leader. "I don't want to lead," she ... Read More

Reading isn’t something you learn to do once. Reading is a skill that we practice and sharpen over the years. Right now you know how to read, but you may ... Read More

I speak in front of classes all the time, but once in awhile I still get a little jittery. Some days our nerves threaten to get the best of us. ... Read More

There are many smart people out there trying to figure out why some students stay in college and why some students drop out. Dropout is a huge problem, but it’s ... Read More

You know what standardized tests are, right? That's a fancy way of saying ACT and SAT exams, which are probably weighing on your mind right now, with a few test ... Read More

It's nearly impossible to memorize the long list of presidents' names if you don't break down the list into manageable parts. That process of breaking down lists and memorizing bit ... Read More

Morning people tend to be more successful in college than night people, according to research conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The study shows that night owl types ... Read More

Do you see a big, end-of-term final paper in your future? If so, you may be wondering how much time you should set aside for research, and how much time ... Read More

Once you start to do a little scholarly research, you'll encounter a common problem. You will use a search engine to locate a source that looks absolutely perfect for your ... Read More

It is so important that you establish good proofreading skills now, and that you continue to proofread your work for the rest of your life—no matter how far you go ... Read More

You may be surprised how difficult it can be to spot a misspelled word when you don't have the luxury of a spell-checker. The first time I tried a test ... Read More

Feeling the blahs? It’s a common problem for students returning after the holiday breaks. Right after MLK Day it starts to sink in that spring break is a long way ... Read More