Category: study guides
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Writing an Analytical Essay: The Most Useful Hints
One of the most frequently assigned essays in English is an analytical essay. In can be a challenging task to complete, but mastering its technique is essential as most academic assignments have a strong requirement to write with an analytical focus. So, what is an analytical essay? The key to understanding the nature of this…
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Awesome Tricks to Become a Super Productive Student
Full of enthusiasm and good intentions but have no idea how to get everything done? Even if you are one of those students who attends every class and spends hours in the library each day, this is all useless if you are unproductive. Productivity is the most important skill you’ll acquire as a student. Being…
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How to Write an Abstract for Your Scientific Paper
Abstract is an essential part of every scientific project. It is a short, self-contained piece of writing that describes a larger work. An abstract includes the essential or the most important thoughts about the entire paper to allow the readers understand the point of your work. Writing an abstract can be a bit intimidating, especially…
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The Craziest Excuses to Skip Out on Your Writing Assignment
Sooner or later, a moment comes in the lives of everyone when we have to come up with a credible excuse for not finishing an assignment. There are a number of possible approaches to this. You can try giving one of the same tired old excuses that every professor has heard a million times: the…
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Ways to Enjoy Your Spring Break If You’re Stuck on Campus
So, you’re stuck on campus during your spring break. Sure, you’re a little jealous of your friends who are going on a wild trip to Panama City Beach and will enjoy pool parties and crazy nightlife. But don’t be upset. Spring break on campus can be as fun as it is on a trip! Check…
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Ultimate Tips on Writing Lab Reports
Lab reports are an important part of all laboratory courses, including Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Natural Science, and usually a significant part of your grade. A lab report is your chance to show what you did in your experiment, what you learned and what the results meant. When preparing a report, it is always important to…
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Scholarship Essay Tips: Write a Winning One
Your scholarship essay is easily the most important part of your entire application. It’s probably the only part of the application which makes you stand out from other applicants. Most applicants will meet the same basic requirements: good grades, well-rounded extracurricular activities, and decent test scores. So congratulations…you’re just like everyone else! Until the reviewers…
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Book Critique Writing: Play It Cool
Are you feeling stressed about that book critique assignment? No need to worry. Here are the steps to creating a book critique you can be proud of. What Is a Book Critique? A book critique is different from a book report, which is a simple and straightforward summary of the book. In a critique, you…
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Reasons to Write Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
Writing an essay or a lab report can definitely seem like a chore! It’s hard work, and you can’t help thinking that there are other things you’d rather be doing. But writing is not just some kind of meaningless ritual that professors compel you to do out of routine. There are many ways in which…
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Tips to Write a Personal Statement That Works
Are you dreading to write that personal statement for your application? You may feel overwhelmed by the task, but in reality your personal statement is a great opportunity. This is your chance to show the admissions committee the real you, the aspects of yourself that are not revealed by grades or test scores. Here are…