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Here's how to start your dissertation
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How to Start a Dissertation: New Answers to Old Problems

By Karen DiksonLast updated on December 22, 2022
This article doesn’t give technical guidelines for starting your dissertation. You will not find an explanation of how to complete your research methodology selection or your dissertation structure because your college or university will have the technical aspects covered in their approved guidelines. Instead, this article offers tips, solutions and advice to help you get …
So you want to be a research assistant
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What is a research assistant?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 9, 2026
Key takeaways A research assistant helps lead researchers collect data, organize files, and run experiments. To become a research assistant, you should have a strong academic background, great attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of your subject area. These positions are available in colleges, government agencies, and private companies. Being a research assistant provides …
The transition from high school to college is easy for some and difficult for others.
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Top 10 List: A Smoother Transition from High School to College

By Ryan SermonLast updated on December 22, 2022
The transition from high school to college can be a very easy one for some and an immense challenge for others. There is no wrong or right way to transition to college because everyone has different academic and personal experiences prior to entering a college or university. As you think about this exciting new opportunity …
Draw pictures or doodles if you're a visual learner.
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How to Study if You’re a Visual Learner

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Visual learners are those who really need to see things laid out in order to learn from them. Charts and graphs are examples of these; whereas a verbal learner can pick up on the same information just by reading/hearing about it, visual learners do better seeing the information in a way that involves seeing it …
Rows of sociology books on bookshelves.
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How to Select the Right Research Topic in 6 Easy Steps

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 10, 2025
Being able to choose suitable research topics is an important skill for any student to have. Why? Well, when you select a topic that resonates with you, it tends to make all the difference in your writing. Choosing the right research topic isn’t just about getting a good grade, it’s imperative for helping the process …
Finals week is getting closer, so here are some tips on how to survive it
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How to Survive Finals Week

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
Thanksgiving break is over which means it is time to push through the last weeks of the semester. With final projects, papers and tests, this time of year can be extremely hectic and stressful—especially as the holiday season approaches. It can be difficult to find motivation during winter finals week when all you want to …
A student lying on a lawn writing down notes on a notebook.
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How to Study if You’re a Reading/Writing Learner

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s no secret that everybody learns and absorbs information differently. Our brains are all different and operate in unique ways. So why should we all try and use the same studying techniques? There are four main types of learners: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic, broken down further into seven reading/writing learning styles. No one type …
Here's how to become a teaching assistant
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So You Want To Be a Teaching Assistant?

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
A large number of students attending college are looking for ways to improve themselves and also take on responsibility outside of their schoolwork. For high achieving individuals with a love for their field of study, becoming a teaching assistant is a great option. Especially for those who plan to become professors or teachers in the …

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