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Author Archives: Ginny Gaylor
Assessing intelligence: Testing and grade inflation in college
Not many of us like tests. But testing has long been seen as the best means for assessing intelligence and what students have learned from their instructors. So how is that view affected by the possibility of grade inflation in …
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Tagged college testing, grade inflation
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Writing help: Planning a research paper
The odds are pretty slim that you will make it through four years of college without having to write a research paper. But don’t be frightened by the prospect. Planning a research paper doesn’t have to be scary; in fact, …
Free reading on today’s top environmental issues — From climate change to hazardous waste
Climate change is something the Earth has experienced since its creation. Scientists first started theorizing about the reasons for these changes in the 19th century. Over the past 200 years, studies have highlighted the negative causes and effects of changes …
Physical education at the college level: Are undergrads exercising enough?
Obesity is a much-discussed problem in America. Quite a bit of that talk has centered on the problem in adults and children, but what about for college students? They too are struggling with their weight. According to the Centers for …
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Tagged health studies, research, student health
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Are MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) the future of higher education?
The winds of change are blowing—this time in the hallowed halls of higher education. As it has done with so much of our daily lives, the Internet is making inroads into academia with the growing use of Massive Open Online …
Job hunt study guide: Tips for writing a cover letter
Before you know it, school will be over and it will be time to get serious about the future. Today’s job market is challenging for people of all experience levels, especially recent college grads. Searching for work can feel like …