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Category Archives: College Success Tips
How to research communication journals on cross-cultural communications, advocacy and interpersonal communications
Students contemplating communication degrees or who are in the midst of writing papers on cross-cultural communications, business communication, or advocacy and argumentation can take advantage of the thousands of books, communication journals, and articles on Questia, your digital library and …
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 …
What is philosophy of education?
What is the philosophy of education? It is the philosophical study of education and the problems surrounding it. Since the time of Socrates, philosophers and educators have discussed many issues which are trouble contemporary philosophers of education. What is the …
All-new Questia iOS app offers a streamlined platform for mobile research and more efficient writing
Keeping the creative juices flowing by researching topics on the go is no easy feat. While there may be various research apps for mobile phones out there, not all provide a truly unique and simple research experience. We at Questia, …
The most common misspellings: Tips and tricks for tackling the tricky English langauge
It’s an ironic calamity that “misspell” is one of the 100 most commonly misspelled words—but here we are. Due to linguistic evolution and borrowing from other languages, American English spelling isn’t the easiest thing in the world to master. Here …
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Grading on a curve: The pros and cons of the curved grading system
Professors who grade on a curve can be a blessing and a curse for college students. Depending on how well you perform in a class, a curve can mean passing a course you otherwise would have failed. However, if you …
Top tips for academic success: 7 habits of highly successful students
Ever wonder how some of your classmates make academic success look so darn easy? Wish you could pick their brain without actually having to confess you don’t have all the answers yourself? We all know that achieving any goal worth …
Looking for a scholarship? Now accepting applications for The Julia Corine Barnes Scholarship by Questia!
The Most Valuable Professor In the summer, we at Questia announced the winner of the first “Questia’s Most Valuable Professor” contest, as part of our ongoing dedication to education. College students from across the country nominated special professors they believed deserved …
Posted in College Success Tips, Education news, News and updates, Promotions, Student resources
Tagged MVP, scholarship
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Political science term paper: From current events to global policy — the choice is yours
Whether you’re interested in historical events and personalities or current events and global policy, political science is the study for you. From past presidents to the inner workings of a democracy, you can indulge your curiosity and explore any number …
Tips on how to study and get better grades on your final exams — College instructors spill the beans
Around this time of year, students may begin to feel a bit of panic as they realize that final exams are rapidly approaching. Not to worry! I’ve been a college instructor for going on 16 years now and I’m going to …
Posted in College Success Tips, Research Paper Help, Study Tips
Tagged final exams, finals week, Footnotes, how to study, professor advice, study tips
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