Did you know that staying awake till the wee hours of morning, cramming for that final, can actually hurt your grade more than help it? It is also true that depriving yourself of much needed sleep can cause a whole host of medical problems. If you take your college education seriously, PLEASE rest and take care of your body.
If you don't believe me, read on....
Sleep deprivation has all kinds of negative affects on your body. If you deprive yourself of sleep for extended periods of time it can cause significant problems for you. College students often experience sleep deprivation for a number of reasons and this lack of sleep can eventually impact grades.
College students are often under pressure...http://www.helium.com/items/1276760-link-between-sleep-deprivation-and-college-grades-gpa-lack-rest
This week we will be focusing on taking care of yourself in order to improve your possibility of success in college. Stay tuned for more great advice:)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
More on college research
So, earlier this week I shared an article from Leigh Goessl on using Wikipedia as a source for college research papers. I thought it would be good to look into some more valuable research advice. Another article by Leigh on research papers offers some tips I think we can all benefit from. Read on...
A week or two into the semester you're sitting in your chair waiting for the day's lecture when your professor suddenly starts handing out information for a research paper you'll have to do this term. You think to yourself "what, so early in the semester"? As the professor begins to verbally give a broad outline of what's expected for this project, you slowly begin to sink in your chair . . . http://www.helium.com/items/688219-a-stress-free-guide-to-writing-college-research-papers
The tips here are especially helpful if you are attending a traditional college. If you are pursuing your degree through distance learning, some of the things may not apply. My couses are set up in 5 week blocks. I am required to complete 2 papers within this time frame, so I don't have the luxury of taking my time or having verbal input and heads-up from my instructors. My brother's courses are set up in 9 week blocks, so he has a little more time and flexibility, but still not the amount available for those taking their courses in the traditional setting with 18 to 20 weeks.
If you're taking your courses online, or through other distance learning methods, Leigh's tips are still relevant, but your focus has to be on time management, and breaking your assignment down into bit sized pieces. Another thing that I cannot stress enough is the value in your syllabus. Look ahead, keep yourself ahead of the game. If you wait until the week a big project is due to start on it, your going to fall behind and risk getting a bad grade on an otherwise perfect paper because you'll turn it in late or incomplete.
A week or two into the semester you're sitting in your chair waiting for the day's lecture when your professor suddenly starts handing out information for a research paper you'll have to do this term. You think to yourself "what, so early in the semester"? As the professor begins to verbally give a broad outline of what's expected for this project, you slowly begin to sink in your chair . . . http://www.helium.com/items/688219-a-stress-free-guide-to-writing-college-research-papers
The tips here are especially helpful if you are attending a traditional college. If you are pursuing your degree through distance learning, some of the things may not apply. My couses are set up in 5 week blocks. I am required to complete 2 papers within this time frame, so I don't have the luxury of taking my time or having verbal input and heads-up from my instructors. My brother's courses are set up in 9 week blocks, so he has a little more time and flexibility, but still not the amount available for those taking their courses in the traditional setting with 18 to 20 weeks.
If you're taking your courses online, or through other distance learning methods, Leigh's tips are still relevant, but your focus has to be on time management, and breaking your assignment down into bit sized pieces. Another thing that I cannot stress enough is the value in your syllabus. Look ahead, keep yourself ahead of the game. If you wait until the week a big project is due to start on it, your going to fall behind and risk getting a bad grade on an otherwise perfect paper because you'll turn it in late or incomplete.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
April's Featured Writer: Leigh Goessl
Ok, so April is half over and I'm just now getting to this. But you all know how busy a college mom can get...right, so I hope you forgive me. This month we will be looking into the mind of Leigh Goessl. No matter how hard I try I just can't seem to come up with the right words to use to introduce her. She has over 800 articles published at Helium.com, with over 100 of them focused on education. I think it's safe to say, we can all learn something from her:)!!
The first piece I'd like to share with you is on the pro's and con's of using Wikipedia as a research reference. Before we look at her work I'd like to add my two cents, for what it's worth. Wikipedia is a great reference to get the ball rolling, but it is rarely, if ever, an acceptable source to use in college level writing. You will want to use sources that have been peer-reviewed. We'll talk more about that at another time.
So, without further ado, here is Leigh Goessl on the pro's and con's of using wikipedia to research your college papers:
Your professor just assigned an 8-10 page research paper to be completed before the end of the term. After much consideration you've chosen your topic and constructed an outline, and it's time to get down to business and begin your research. Where to start?
When you enter a few keywords into good old trusty Google, the first in your list of results typically links you to a topic in the Wikipedia website. The search result article also probably offers a wealth of information, and at first glance you're thinking this looks pretty good and you may think you are set for your research.
Not so fast......http://www.helium.com/items/909883-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-wikipedia-to-research-your-college-papers
haha...you didn't think I was going to put it all in here...did ya?
Now click over to the article and finish reading...it really is worth your time!
Oh, and since it took me so long to get this writer of the month going, I will run them from the 15th to the 15th...K?
The first piece I'd like to share with you is on the pro's and con's of using Wikipedia as a research reference. Before we look at her work I'd like to add my two cents, for what it's worth. Wikipedia is a great reference to get the ball rolling, but it is rarely, if ever, an acceptable source to use in college level writing. You will want to use sources that have been peer-reviewed. We'll talk more about that at another time.
So, without further ado, here is Leigh Goessl on the pro's and con's of using wikipedia to research your college papers:
Your professor just assigned an 8-10 page research paper to be completed before the end of the term. After much consideration you've chosen your topic and constructed an outline, and it's time to get down to business and begin your research. Where to start?
When you enter a few keywords into good old trusty Google, the first in your list of results typically links you to a topic in the Wikipedia website. The search result article also probably offers a wealth of information, and at first glance you're thinking this looks pretty good and you may think you are set for your research.
Not so fast......http://www.helium.com/items/909883-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-wikipedia-to-research-your-college-papers
haha...you didn't think I was going to put it all in here...did ya?
Now click over to the article and finish reading...it really is worth your time!
Oh, and since it took me so long to get this writer of the month going, I will run them from the 15th to the 15th...K?
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