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Writing Papers: Understanding the Paper Writing Process
While you may think papers are assigned only in English class, many courses require written reports. Perhaps you need ...
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Doing Research: Finding Resources
Now that you know what types of resources are available, you can set off on your information hunt. You may want to ...
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Getting Extra Help: Deciding Whether You Need Help
During your school career, you may have times when you need extra help. The first steps in getting help are recognizing ...
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Dealing with Problems: Personal Responsibility in School
When some students miss class or turn in an assignment late (or not at all), they may think ignoring the problem or ...
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Making Good Grades: Knowing What Your Instructor Expects
When your classes begin and you are introduced to your instructor, you should make sure you know what the expectations ...
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Taking Notes: Taking Notes on Reading Assignments
In many classes, the lecture is based on content from a book. For example, in a literature class, you need to read the ...
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Taking Tests: Taking the Actual Test
When you’re handed the actual test, don’t just start blasting away. Doing so usually creates more anxiety ...
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Managing Stress and Staying Healthy: Advice For College Students
A happy and successful life in college depends on achieving balance - balance in the types of courses you take each ...
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Honor Societies in Community College
Honors SocietiesYou'll have an opportunity to shine not only in an honors program or courses, but also to earn ...
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Doing Research: Selecting a Topic
One of the most important steps of a research assignment is selecting a topic. You want a topic that is of interest to ...
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Staying Connected With Your Community College After Graduation
You'll find community college offers many opportunities to stay connected, whether it's simply through attending ...
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Your Freshman Year Goal-Setting Workshop
The benefits of setting goals have long been well known in the business and professional world, but very few college...
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Doing Research: Understanding Types of Research Materials
Armed with a topic, you can begin your quest for gathering information for the assignment. Before you head off to the...
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Knowing What Resources are Available to You at Community College
Counseling Centers As noted above and elsewhere, you'll have as much help as you want with academic, career, and...
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Getting Organized: Organizing Your Study Space
The first thing to consider is finding a dedicated space to study and keep your supplies at home or in your dorm. You...
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Reading: Reading Literature
Reading literature (fiction, poetry, memoirs, for example) requires a different approach than reading nonfiction,...
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