Monday, August 9, 2010

College Life: Study Tips

It is that time of year again so I am adding some articles on study skills and strategies for college and university students.
How to Write Better Essays (Palgrave Study Skills)

Your introduction is the first impression your reader has of your writing. A good introduction will show him/her that you know what you are talking about and that you are going to complete the task in question. It will also make them want to carry on reading and look forward to what is to come. There should be no surprises in your essay; the reader will understand from the introduction what the essay will cover. A bad introduction will have the....read more

College and university students often experience difficulties with concentration. This article will explore some of the main reasons student concentration may be low and offer solutions to overcome them. read more


The ability to present the reader with an argument, set out in a logical and cohesive manner, is an important assessment criterion for most academic writing. As well as presenting your own argument, backed up by evidence, your instructors will expect you to report on, and evaluate, existing research. Developing the language that you use to report and connect ideas in academic writing will help you with both these tasks. read more


Studying can sometimes seem overwhelming; what is needed is the ability to organise your learning into small manageable pieces. Even having a rough plan allows you to see what you need to do and how long you have to complete tasks. The key to effective time management is how you plan and use your resources in relation to your identified goals. The following seven steps will help...read more 


Custom written essays are becoming increasingly popular with college students. They claim to offer original content at reasonable rates and lightening fast turn
around times. But do they live up to the hype? This article will explain how these sites work and why it is a good idea to avoid them. read more
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