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Category Archives: Humanities
Research paper citations — From tricky to unique
You’ve been assigned a research paper. Time to brush up on how to use citations! Proper use of citations not only shows that you actually did some research (key to a “research” paper), but they also help you avoid any …
Free reading honoring Spiritual Literacy Month: Top five most researched religious topics
Religious views, standpoints and beliefs have been an important part of society and politics for centuries. No matter which sector the specific beliefs — or lack there of — are from, people take great pride and comfort in their religions and deities. …
Posted in Humanities, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Research Paper Help, Student resources, Study Tips
Tagged Footnotes, free books, free reading, religion, Spiritual Literacy Month, Top5
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Human rights, humanitarianism and civil society: Free research for Universal Human Rights Month
From the fight against segregation to the pursuit for equal LGBT marriage rights, human rights has come a long way over the years not just in the United States, but throughout the world. In honor of Universal Human Rights Month, we …
Q Insider: Questia’s creators reveal biggest updates and brand new features
Visit Questia today and you may notice a difference — a BIG difference. Not only does the homepage have a new look and feel, but the entire site and its contents have been upgraded for an improved research experience. For …
All Quiet on the Western Front – Eric Maria Remarque’s powerful anti-war novel and Hollywood movie
Spotlighting Erich Maria Remarque’s engaging novel, All Quiet on the Western Front, we at Questia, the premier online research and digital library tool for students, are paying homage to five of the most searing novels published in the 20th century. …
Posted in History, Humanities, Research Paper Help, Student resources, Study Tips
Tagged all quiet on the western front, anti-war, catch-22, conflict, dalton trumbo, Erich Maria Remarque, johnny got his gun, joseph heller, kurt vonnegut, mlitary, novels, paul baumer, red badge of courage, slaughterhouse-five
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Free reading on Classical composers: Fall into Classical Music Month
Classical music is a critical component of the fine arts, with 16th, 17th and 18th century composers paving the way for today’s modern musicians. To honor these talented artists and their infamous works, we’ve granted access to reference works on five …
Posted in Humanities, Literature
Tagged Classical music, Classical Music Month, free reading
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Humanities term papers: Term paper topics and resources from digital to visual
The study of humanities opens you up to a whole world of subjects including art, language and culture. When writing a research paper for your humanities class, the hardest part of your task may be in choosing the focus of …
Posted in Humanities
Tagged humanities, paper writing, research paper, term papers, writing advice
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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 …
Posted in College Success Tips, Humanities
Tagged humanities, liberal arts, liberal arts degree, Q&Anewsletter, writing skills
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Top 10 list of Black History Month facts: How many do you already know?
Now well into America’s annual February celebration of Black History Month, we used our trusty online research tool, Questia, to help gather a top 10 list of facts about Black History Month. Some of these facts may be more widely …
At your leisure: Good Times!
Are you taking advantage of your free time? Most of us spend our days scrambling to get everything in. So when school or job breaks offer up a chunk of free time, we can be at a loss for how …
Posted in College Success Tips, Humanities, Uncategorized
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