What’s the big deal if I don’t do an assignment or lab?
Taking an online course seems so much easier than trekking to campus every week to sit in class, but it isn’t! Without dedicated classroom time, you are always pressured to […]
Using Study Stack to “Study Smart”
StudyStack.com is a proprietary website designed to help people memorize information about various subjects. Using Study Stack, students can use their computers to display a stack of “virtual cards” which […]
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Ingredients for Success: Attitude and Motivation
Self-image can affect your attitude and motivation. These two things are both very important to your success as a student. If you feel good about yourself and have confidence, it […]
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Writing Strategies To Help You Read
Have you ever been reading a textbook or an essay and wondered what the author was trying to say? Well, we can increase our ability to comprehend textbooks and essays […]
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It’s Never Too Late to Go Back to School
This is a common scenario. A student has been out of school for a few years (or many years) and he or she is very nervous about returning to obtain […]
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Becoming A More Confident Writer
Some people enjoy writing papers and would rather write two papers than take one objective test. But others become anxious and frustrated when faced with a writing assignment because they […]
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Getting Ready To Begin An Online Class
Congratulations on considering taking your first online course! Online courses offer a lot of advantages over ground-based courses. While they are not self-paced, they do offer increased flexibility for students […]
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