Writing the Perfect Paper: Putting it All Together
After all that research and all that outlining, your paper is almost done and you can hardly wait! With the awesome outline we created, we just have a few more steps before we can go binge watch...
View ArticleTips for Taking Notes
One of the best ways to get a lot out of your college classes is to show up and take notes. Seriously. It’s that simple. Actively listening to your professors and participating in the discussion by...
View ArticleFree Alternatives to the Microsoft Office Suite
Juggling your finances can be tricky while you’re in college and if you’re like most students, you’re constantly looking to save money. One way to avoid an unnecessary expense is to download free open...
View ArticleTips for Public Speaking: Part 2
In Tips for Public Speaking: Part 1, we showed you how to become an accomplished speaker by setting aside your stage-fright. In the second part, we’ll describe how to prepare and plan effective...
View ArticleHow To: Get Homework Done on Your Android
Laptop computers are great tools both in and out of the classroom. But they are bulky to carry around morning, noon and night. Leave your laptop behind and still get heavy writing and note-taking done...
View ArticleHigh-Tech Note-Taking
The art of note-taking has advanced far beyond paper and pencil in the classroom. Like many tasks nowadays, there are a wealth of digital options that revolutionize the entire process. Allow me to...
View ArticleHow To: Get Started Journaling
Maybe starting a journal was your New Year’s resolution. Maybe you tried to keep a diary as a kid and always failed. Maybe you want to work on regulating your emotions or keep a record of your...
View ArticleWriting Hacks from a College Instructor
We’ve all been there—scrambling last minute to come up with an essay worthy of that coveted A. I remember countless nights in the campus library, crouched inside my cubicle, practically weeping into...
View ArticleCareers for English Majors
So, despite your parents begging you to go pre-med, you declared a major in English and buried yourself in literature and writing. Good for you! As a college instructor, I encounter a lot of students...
View ArticleBest Websites to Find Resume Templates
You only have one chance at a first impression. That is true in life, and it is true in job searches as well. A prospective employee’s first impression typically comes in the form of an electronically...
View ArticleWhy You Should: Use AirDroid Or Pushbullet
Using the tiny, on-screen keyboards on smart-phones and tablets can be difficult and counter-productive. Most portable keyboards for mobile devices require crunching your fingers together to type,...
View ArticleWhy You Should: Use Adler Notes
Adler Notes is about as close as students can get to having the a digital Swiss Army Knife for taking notes. It’s a free Android note-taking app that handles your lectures notes, assignment reminders...
View ArticleWhy You Should: Use FreeOffice
SoftMaker has a free lineup of office suite modules containing a word processor, slide presentation program and spreadsheet program that rival the Microsoft Office suite. Called FreeOffice 2016, this...
View ArticleWhy You Should: Use LectureNotes
Using the stock note-taking apps that come with your Android smartphone or tablet is fine for jotting down quick notes. But they were not designed with student needs in mind. The focus on catering to...
View ArticleNiche Careers: Editing
When people think of the publishing industry, they usually think of the writers involved in creating content. Seldom do they consider the behind-the-scenes action that goes into what we read. Whether...
View ArticleHandwritten Versus Typed Note-taking
Laptop computers make note-taking convenient and efficient, but can they also be a hindrance to students? A recent study found that students who took notes with paper and pen outperformed their...
View Article10 Tips for Cover Letters
Cover letters remain popular in today’s job climate, and I am constantly bombarded with questions about what their purpose is and how to draft one properly. While plenty of people think that the...
View Article5 Things You Should Stop Doing in Essays
As a college composition instructor, I never run out of examples of terrible writing. Students still transitioning from high school writing habits have a tendency to write papers that all sound the...
View ArticleDigital Tools to Improve Your Papers
Writing assignments: love ‘em or hate ‘em, they end up being a huge part of your grade in many college classes. Whether you’re a strong writer or somewhat less confident in your abilities, these four...
View ArticleMajor Spotlight: Creative Writing
Getting a degree in the arts or humanities might seem like the “wrong” choice, especially with so much recent pushing towards degrees in STEM-related fields. But, getting a BA is still a valuable...
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