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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged cover letter, job hunt, job market, study guide
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The college student summer job search checklist — it’s not too late to find work!
May is here and for college students across the country, the end of the school year is in sight. Many of your friends and classmates may be preparing to head home or temporarily relocate for a summer job or internship, … Continue reading
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Tagged job search, networking, Q&Anewsletter, resume help, summer job, volunteering
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Five tips for pulling a healthy all-nighter
While studying consistently and frequently throughout the semester is the best bet for nailing an A in any given course, you may come across a test or two that calls for a late-night cram session at some point during your … Continue reading
How to stay organized as you prepare for finals week
You’ve worked tirelessly all semester and now you’re mere weeks or even days away from a relaxing summer break. The only thing standing in your way now? Finals! Here are some valuable tips to help you stay healthy and organized while … Continue reading
History term paper and research paper topics: Your journey begins here
The study of history can take you to distant lands and into the lives of the powerful as well as the obscure. Writing a history term paper is like going on an exotic journey. There’s no telling who you will … Continue reading
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Tagged history, history class, history topics, research paper, research paper topics, term paper
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The writing process: How to create a term paper proposal
When you have a term paper assignment, your instructor may require that you submit a paper proposal before you begin the writing process. A proposal explains the focus of your term paper and how you will go about completing the … Continue reading
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More than tradition: Writing tips for religious studies research projects
Religious studies are not just for those who want to focus on a particular religious tradition. The topic easily integrates with liberal arts, philosophy and sociology. When faced with the prospect of completing a term paper or research project for … Continue reading
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How to study for finals week: Finishing strong at the end of the school year
After a much-needed spring break, you may be dreading the remaining weeks of classes that you’ve come to know as the most stressful times of your college career. During these last challenging months of the semester, don’t let disorganization and … Continue reading
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Tagged finals week, health, Q&Anewsletter, study habits, study tips, time management
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Liberal arts education in the workplace: What can you do with a liberal arts degree?
You’ve probably heard of (or maybe even bought into) the common misconception that obtaining a liberal arts degree will limit your ability to find a job after graduation. Huzzah—you can call your parents with the good news that jobs in … Continue reading
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Tagged humanities, liberal arts, liberal arts degree, Q&Anewsletter, writing skills
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How to write a term paper for your target audience: Your professors and peers
Like the conversations you have with people, it’s not just the message that matters, it’s also the audience. Keep that same consideration in mind as you write your term paper and ask yourself “who’s reading this” and “what message do … Continue reading
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Tagged peer-review, professor, Q&Anewsletter, target audience, teaching assistant
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