By Devon Brown If you really want to make your studying stick, there’s a better way than boring repetition. Instead of reading the information over and over again, use these eight easy steps for improving your study memory. Try them on whatever you’re studying now! One of the easiest ways to memorize detailed facts is […]
As the end of the semester draws near, it’s natural to feel increasingly stressed out. After all, finals week brings with it multiple final projects, papers and exams—all crammed into a relatively short time frame. Not putting off your studying until the night before is arguably the best way to hold off the worst of […]
Odds are, you’ve heard an instructor say that the introduction is the most important part of your essay. And it’s true! Your intro lets the reader know exactly what you’re going to say in your essay. A good introduction will introduce your topic and tell the reader what you are going to argue (your thesis) […]
Most people know there is a difference between who and whom, but few remember what it is. In truth, you could go your entire life and only use whom a handful of times, but when those rare grammatical moments strike, if you want to be prepared, we are here to help. (Cite This for Me […]
Many people think that fewer and less are interchangeable, and may switch them around in speech without thinking. Don’t make this common grammar mistake in your essays and papers! Take a look at our simple explanation of the difference, and our easy trick to check that you’re using the right one. Also perplexed about the […]
As the popularity of digital content over printed content continues, some may think that libraries are slowly becoming obsolete. However, that conclusion is wrong! Sure, a big function of libraries is to house resources and materials (and maybe help you figure out MLA citations). But, the greater purpose of libraries, stretching back across millennia, […]
It’s easy to assume that the person sitting next to you in class learns in essentially the same way as you do. However, that’s not always the case. There are actually several different learning styles, and identifying yours can be really helpful when it comes to your academic studies. Why Is It Important? Identifying your […]
When writing academic papers and essays, or preparing any other kind of college project, considering your reader should seem like a pretty logical thing to do. However, when you’re in the thick of things—sourcing research, forming your evaluation and editing (then editing again!), all with deadlines looming—this simple step is easily skipped over. Big mistake! […]
Have you ever been in the middle of writing a paper and realized that you have no idea how to start writing your citations? Do you know how to cite a website in MLA, or are figuring out how to do an in text citation? Are you unsure as to what citation styles are […]
What makes a good writer? Is it knowing how to do a works cited page accurately? (Probably helps) Maybe it’s having a deep imagination? Or maybe it’s just practice. Fiction icons like J.K. Rowling elevate writing to an art form by using language to draw the reader into a magical new world. However, for most […]