Mentors Make A Difference [infographic]

Jan 24, 2012|By: Joseph|Leave a comment

Last month, President Barack Obama proclaimed January National Mentoring Month. President Obama noted that: By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, and experience, mentors play an essential role in preparing our Nation’s youth for a bright future… at school and at home, in the library and on the field, mentors lift our … Continue reading “Mentors Make A Difference [infographic]” »

iBooks textbooks and digital adoption

Jan 20, 2012|By: Mike|2 Comments

At $15 a pop, digital textbooks provide an exciting interactive alternative to traditional print copies. But will iBooks replace textbooks? Continue reading “iBooks textbooks and digital adoption” »

How to Format a Good Paper

Dec 16, 2011|By: Katherine|Leave a comment

No matter how well written your paper is, a poorly formatted paper will lose points and possibly flow. While formatting can be a painful part of writing a paper (MLA or APA?! Footnotes or endnotes?!), it’s vital to help your paper make sense and, just as importantly, to give credit where credit is due. Here are a few tips to help you on your path to paper writing greatness: Continue reading “How to Format a Good Paper” »

How to Write A Good Paper

Dec 15, 2011|By: Katherine|Leave a comment

1. First, figure out exactly what is expected out of the paper. Read over the assignment and ask your professor for clarification from your professor if you need it. Make sure you follow all of the directions! This will prevent false starts and rewrites (and wasting time). 2. Next, brainstorm! Think about a unique way … Continue reading “How to Write A Good Paper” »

How to Research a Good Paper

Dec 14, 2011|By: Katherine|Leave a comment

First and foremost, do not use Wikipedia. No, seriously. Unless, of course, you’re writing a paper about the unreliability of the information found on the aforementioned website. If you really want to use the Internet to do research, there are a couple of other options. One is to find reliable websites. For example, if you’re … Continue reading “How to Research a Good Paper” »

College Football – Brains vs. Wins 2011 [infographic]

Dec 7, 2011|By: Joseph|Leave a comment

Last year we took a look at graduation rates from some of the top college football teams in the nation. You might be surprised to see how your team stacks up against the competition. Is your favorite team full of student athletes or tackling dummies? Time to find out. Here are a few noteworthy items: … Continue reading “College Football – Brains vs. Wins 2011 [infographic]” »

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