QuickTips Index
Secrets of Successful Students
Have you eve wondered what successful students do to set themselves apart from the rest? The key is simple: successful students take charge.
Breakfast and Test Performance
Do you skip breakfast? A good breakfast is important any day, but studies show that eating well on test day is a very good idea.
Art Homework Inspiration
Art homework assignments are special, because students either love them or dread them--depending on the interests and talents of the individuals. One thing is certain: if you dread art assignments, it will certainly be difficult to find inspiration when you need it.
Talk to Your Teacher
The last thing you want is a bad grade on a paper that took a lot of hard work and time. What a nightmare! If you don't understand an assignment, you might do the assignment wrong! To be successful in school, you have to make sure you know what assignments you're supposed to complete and exactly how and when you're expected to complete each assignment. In other words, talk to your teacher!
Avoiding Passive Voice
Students hear a lot about passive voice, but sometimes it takes them awhile to understand what makes a verb passive or active. To figure this out, students must first be able to recognize the subject and the verb of a sentence.
Guest Author Angela Storck
Angela Storck has worked with students for many years in a variety of capacities in the field of college student affairs. She specializes in writing articles that encourage students to go the extra mile on projects by using familiar technology in new ways.
How to Write a Graduation Speech
A valedictory is a speech that is delivered at the graduation ceremony. The speech is usually performed by the valedictorian or a student leader. It is a farewell speech, but it is also provides an inspirational message.
SQ3R
SQ3R is an active reading exercise that is designed to help you get a fuller understanding of your reading materials. You will need to keep a pen and some paper on hand to use this method.
Make Your Essay Flow
Your written report, whether it is a creative, three-paragraph essay, or it is an extensive research paper, must be organized in a way that presents a satisfying experience for the reader. Sometimes it just seems impossible to make a paper flow—but that generally happens because your paragraphs aren’t arranged in the best possible order.
Writing Your Conclusion
Every research paper or essay has a concluding paragraph in which you sum up your main points. The conclusion brings your argument or assertions around full circle. This will be the last paragraph of your paper, and as such, it should give your reader a sense of satisfaction and completion.
Proofreading for Confusing Words
As you know, proofreading is an essential step in preparing any written assignment. Many people depend on spell checkers to do some of their proofreading, and that is fine. But spell checkers do not find many mistakes. One error that spell checkers can’t help you with is word mix-ups.
What Are Negative Numbers
In everyday life, we use the concept of negative numbers all the time. We deal with negative numbers when it comes to money, for instance—more specifically, when you “owe” something.
What Is an Integer?
Integers include whole numbers and their opposites. The opposite of a whole number is the negative of that number. The number 0 is also considered an integer, but 0 is the opposite of itself.
What Is a Syllabus?
There are a few terms you should know as you prepare for your college experience. A syllabus is a document, written by a professor, that outlines a college course.
Your and You're
There are some grammar mistakes that really stand out and make the writer look sloppy or uneducated. Confusing you're and your is one of those embarrassing mistakes!
They're, Their, and There
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Its and It's
There are some grammar mistakes that really stand out and make the writer look sloppy or uneducated. Confusing its' and its is one of those mistakes!
What Is an Elective?
Courses that don’t fulfill a specific slot in a degree program requirement list are elective classes.
Point of View
The point of view of a book is the method and perspective for conveying the story.
One-Dimensional Character
In literature, as in life, we often see growth, change, conflict carried out in a single character. The term one-dimensional character in a book review refers to a character who lacks depth.
What Is an IRB?
If you ever conduct research and you are affiliated in any way with a public institution, you will need to send a proposal to a review board called an IRB. IRB stands for Institutional Review Board.
Using a Dash
A dash is typed by using two hyphens (minus key). You will use a dash to insert an emphatic statement in a sentence.
Using a Hyphen
Hyphens are used to indicate a line break or to join words together. See examples of hyphens used to make adjectives.
When to Use Brackets
When is it appropriate to use brackets? How are they different from parentheses? Discover rules for using one of the most confusing types of punctuation.
Icebreaker - I'll Never Tell!
This icebreaker is sure to get some laughs and to build confidence and self-esteem at the same time. What embarrassing things will your group members reveal?