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How to
Take Cornell Notes
The Cornell method of taking notes was developed by Dr. Walter Pauk of Cornell University. It is a widely used system for noting material from a lecture or reading, and for reviewing and retaining that material. Using th...
How to
Make Flash Cards
Want to make some killer flash cards? Using flash cards can be a great method to finally memorize the periodic table, understand the intricacies of the human anatomy, and learn vocabulary words. You can make flash cards ...
How to Make a Manifesto from Start to Finish
What is a manifesto and how do you organize it? You may have heard talk of political manifestos, personal manifestos, and religious manifestos…but what is a manifesto, and what purpose does it serve? A manifesto is a w...
How to
Write an Analytical Essay
Writing an analytical essay can seem daunting, especially if you've never done it before. Don't worry! Take a deep breath, buy yourself a caffeinated beverage, and follow these steps to create a well-crafted analytical e...
How to
Write a Sentence
A well-written sentence is the foundation for both good writing and good written communication. There are several rules, as well as types of sentences, that a writer needs to be aware of in order to excel at writing, how...
How to Create Your Own Villanelle Poem
Helpful tips for brainstorming and writing a villanelle The word “villanelle” or “villainesque” was used toward the end of the 16th century to describe literary imitations of rustic songs. The villanelle originat...
How to
Write a Rhetorical Analysis
A rhetorical analysis can be written about other texts, television shows, films, collections of artwork, or a variety of other communicative mediums that attempt to make a statement to an intended audience. In order to w...
How to
Write a Good Topic Sentence
Perfecting the skill of writing topic sentences is essential to successful writing. A topic sentence usually comes at the beginning of a paragraph and lets your reader know what to expect from each paragraph. Think of it...
How to
Write a Reading Log
It can be easy to forget everything you read. Preserve your reading activities and your thoughts about what you read by keeping a reading log. A reading log is much like a journal, except that it describes every book or ...
How to
Memorize Dates
Memorizing dates is useful for history classes, for birthdays, for fun, and many other reasons. Nevertheless, many people find it difficult to memorize strings of numbers and clusters of dates. By creating strong, vivid ...
How to
Raise Your Grades Quickly
Whether you’re in college, high school, middle school or even primary school, grades are important. Your middle school grades help you get into advanced courses in high school. Your high school grades help you get in...
How to
Write a Two Page Essay Quickly
Writing a two page essay can be a daunting task. After all, writing takes specific skills and a lot of practice. If you are well-organized and have a specific plan, it can be done both successfully and quickly. College s...
How to
Write an Abstract
If you need to write an abstract for an academic or scientific paper, don't panic! Your abstract is simply a short, stand-alone summary of the work or paper that others can use as an overview. An abstract describes what ...
How to
Write a Newspaper Headline
Choosing a limited number of words to convey the main point of an article is the key challenge when considering how to write a newspaper headline. Because newspaper headlines are limited by the space available on the pri...
How to
Write a Metaphor
Metaphors are the cold knife in your side, the speed bumps that keep you from picking up writing momentum, the hidden monster lurking in the closet of ... of ... oh, darn it. Metaphors are tough -- no doubt about it -- b...
How to
Write a Compare and Contrast Essay
The purpose of a compare and contrast essay is to analyze the differences and/or the similarities of two distinct subjects. A good compare/contrast essay doesn’t only point out how the subjects are similar or different...
How to
Abbreviate
Abbreviations are used to make writing and communicating easier by shortening the form of a word or phrase. Acronyms, which are related, use the first letter in each word of a phrase as a stand-in to shorten the phrase. ...
How to
Calculate Your Final Grade
The method for calculating your final grade for a class depends on a number of variables. In order to carry out this task, you will need to understand how course assignments, tests, quizzes and participation grades are w...
How to
Write a Research Introduction
The introduction to a research paper can be the most challenging part of the paper to write. The length of the introduction will vary depending on the type of research paper you are writing. An introduction should announ...
How to
Teach and Learn Syllabication
Syllabication is the process of dividing a word into its component sounds, called syllables. Syllabication is necessary in pronouncing words correctly, and many children need a great deal of help in learning syllabicatio...