Study Skills
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Good Study Habits for College Students
Successful students come to class, keep up with the reading load, avoid procrastination, manage their time, treat deadlines seriously, and try to enjoy learning. more...
Having trouble staying away from the bad habit of procrastination? Here are some tips that college students can try to stay focused and finish their work. more...
Psychology Paper Topics for College Students
For college students in need of a topic for a psychology class paper, here are some ideas for abnormal, child, clinical, & cognitive psychology essay topics. more...
General Psychology 101 Tips for College Students
General psych is often tougher than students realize. Students need to come to class, keep up with the readings, and seek out opportunities for help and extra credit. more...
College Essay Proofreading Tips for Students
When proofreading an paper, students should look for common writing mistakes, use spell check correctly, and follow these other important essay proofing tips. more...
Current Event Persuasive Topics for Fall 2009
With so much going on in the U.S. and in the world, it's not hard to find a persuasive topic for a speech or essay about current events. Here are a few topic suggestions more...
Celebrity Persuasive Speech and Essay Topics
To find creative persuasive topics, keep up with celebrity news and gossip. Here are some suggestions for fun topics for the 2009-2010 school year. more...
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By: Amy Martin
The campus writing center can be a useful resource for even the best of writers. At a tutoring appointment, writers can expect a certain sequence of events. more...
Helpful Study Hints for History Tests
By: Bonnye Good
Many students find studying facts, theories, and endless lists to be daunting, but a few simple tricks can help make memorizing historical themes a little easier. more...
Negative Thinking and Test Anxiety
By: Dyan Eybergen
In anticipation of having to write a test some students become overwhelmed with fear of failure. Changing negative thoughts by positive self-talk can alleviate anxiety. more...
Getting Good Grades in College
By: Vasu Chetty
Many students quickly fall behind with the numerous assignments and exams often associated with college life, but a good attitude and smart planning goes a long way. more...
Secrets to Improving Your Grades in Every Class
By: Keith Murphy
Grades are assigned by professors. By understanding their psyche, the way grading really works, and the student's role in the equation, Any student can raise their GPA. more...
The Secrets to Getting Better Grades in College
By: Keith Murphy
These simple tips can provide a better understanding of how the classroom works and, by how students can use that knowledge to improve their grades. more...
Great Topic Ideas for Demonstrative Speeches
By: Theresa Bledsoe
A demonstration speech is one of the easiest speeches for an inexperienced speaker to give. Choosing a topic that's unique and interesting can be the biggest hurdle. more...
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