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How to
Write a Report
When you’re assigned to write a report, it can seem like an intimidating process. Fortunately, if you pay close attention to the report prompt, choose a subject you like, and give yourself plenty of time to research yo...
How to
Create a Study Schedule
Studying is an essential part of academic success. However, it’s sometimes difficult to find the time to study for every subject we need to study for. One way to ensure studying success is to create a solid study sched...
How to
Pass an Exam Without Studying
If you have an upcoming exam that you have not studied for, then you might be seriously concerned about passing it. While studying well in advance of an exam is the best strategy for success, you may still be able to pas...
How to
Write an Outline
Write the perfect outline for any essay, report, research paper, or project An outline is a great way to organize ideas and information for a speech, an essay, a novel, or a study guide based on your class notes. At firs...
How to
Write a Position Paper
Just like an argument paper, a position paper supports one side of an issue, similar to in a debate. Your goal will be to provide convincing evidence to the reader that your position is the correct stance to take on an i...
How to Write Any High School Essay (With Examples!)
Ace any essay topic with this beginner-friendly guideWriting an essay is an important basic skill that you will need to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. While the exact requirements of any essay will vary dep...
How to
Study More Effectively
You may be putting in hours of studying, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re digesting the material. Learning to study more effectively will mean shorter and more efficient study sessions, and eventually, b...
How to Read and Really Understand the Information
Tips on how to read effectively for school, work, and leisure Do you find that you forget what you read soon after you read it? Do you have trouble focusing when you need to read several pages? Improving your reading com...
How to
Write a DBQ Essay
In the past, Document Based Questions (DBQ) were rarely found outside of AP history exams. However, they’re now used in social studies classes across grade levels, so you’re bound to take a DBQ test at some point. Go...
How to Win a Spelling Bee: Best Preparation Tips
A beginner’s guide to become a spelling bee championIf you're preparing for a spelling bee, you don't have to read a dictionary cover to cover, but you do need to study! Whether you're competing at your school or at a ...
How to
Make a Timeline
Craft your very own timeline that's visually clear and easy to readA timeline provides a visual representation of events that helps you better understand history, a story, a process or any other form of an event sequence...
The Best Ways to Prepare for a Spelling Bee
Your guide to studying for a spelling bee and winning on the big day Spelling bees have a long history of fostering healthy competition and academic excellence. If you have ever dreamed of competing in a spelling bee, wa...
How to
Study for a Social Studies Test
When it comes to preparing for a social studies test, practice makes perfect. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all those names and dates you learned in your social studies class, don't worry! Use flashcards and take grea...
How to
Study for Long Hours
Do you have trouble staying focused when you study? If you want to study longer without getting bored, set yourself up for success by working in a distraction-free spot. Take quick breaks to stay fresh, switch between su...
How to
Skip a Grade
If you find that your current grade level (in elementary through high school) is not providing you with much of an academic challenge, skipping a grade may be the solution. Although skipping a grade is not a common pract...
How to
Read Faster
Are you keen to become a faster reader? Reading faster isn't about plowing through books or texts without comprehending or enjoyment; it's about learning to pick up the speed and still take in the information in an enjoy...
How to
Annotate an Article
Annotating a text means that you take notes in the margins and make other markings for reading comprehension. Many people use annotation as part of academic research or to further their understanding of a certain work. T...
How to Write a Speech Outline: A Step-by-Step Guide
Make a great speech outline with these tips and templatesA speech outline can increase your confidence and help you keep your place so you sound authoritative and in control. As you write your speech outline, focus on ho...
How to
Write an Opinion Piece
Opinion articles are sometimes called "op-eds," and these articles allow readers of a newspaper to voice their thoughts and ideas on topics ranging from local happenings to international controversy. People often write o...
How to
Stay Informed About Current Events
Informed citizens are smart citizens, and in order to be an informed citizen, you need to stay up to date on news and politics. Doing so will allow you to make wiser financial decisions and become more civically engaged....
