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College Study Tips

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Studying for a university exam can prove to be challenging with campus activities often serving as a potential distraction. Getting the most from your test preparation requires choosing the right study environment, as well as utilizing effective study methods. This guide will outline some proven best practices that research has shown [...]

How to take Good Notes

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Listening to a conference speaker outline key points related to job performance, you begin furiously writing down sentence after sentence, using abbreviations to capture each statement. After a minute or so, you realize you’ll never catch up. How are you supposed to capture the essence of the presentation for future reference?
The art of note-taking means [...]

How to interest your child in books

Friday, September 11th, 2009

A hundred years ago, school children read often and well, mainly because there was little else to do except rely on their imaginations. Consequently, they grew up to be prolific readers, writers, and thinkers, contributing to a 20th century America that became great and strong as a global leader.
Today many school children not only do [...]