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Knowing how to summarize something is a valuable skill in many writing assignments. However, a summary paragraph can be tricky to write as there is always a risk to include too little or too much information. If you are not completely sure how to prepare this important part of your writing piece, keep reading. Below

Critical thinking is based on the idea that you can solve a problem or apply a solution through methodical and deep analysis of a subject. It incorporates broad study of a topic, comparison, application and synthesis of that which has been learned. Critical thinking is one of the most valuable fruits of a college education.

A skit is a small show or performance that consists of little comedic scenes. To prepare a captivating skit, you have to think of the funny ideas. Determine the genre and length of your skit. Decide what you are attempting to do with your story. Do you wish to convey a message or just make

Whether you’re a college student who is about to graduate or one who is just starting their academic journey, the question on everyone’s mind is: what will I do after college? This question helps direct students to choose certain classes or hone specific skills. This is why it’s essential to find out exactly what kinds

A comparison essay is just what it sounds like: taking two things and comparing them to each other. This is a common type of essay assignment for college courses. A professor of a literature course could ask you to compare two Shakespearean plays. In this case you would be looking for common themes, tone, plot,

There are many reasons students decide to leave college before they’ve graduated. Maybe you had extenuating circumstances to deal with, or weren’t able to afford tuition or you realized your school wasn’t a good match for you. Whatever your reason, you might be feeling a mix of relief and anxiety. What now? Just because you

  Making an outline for a speech is very similar to making an outline for a five paragraph essay. Most students have written way more five paragraph essays than they have written speeches, so it’s comforting to know you can apply a lot of the same techniques to speech-writing. Simply put, all speeches have an

When you think about popularity, you often think of the cool kids with the attitudes and the exclusive cliques. But the kid who was voted prom king in high school may not be winning any popularity contests in college. That’s because college is a different world and your ability to co-exist with others will be

Interview essays are common assignments in high school and college. It involves you asking someone questions about a specific topic (usually chosen by your professor) and then writing down the interview in either question and answer or in a narrative form. This type of an essay usually involves you interviewing someone you know about something

Summer time is for going to the beach, lazing by the pool, barbeques and sleeping in. It’s also time for you to get prepared for next semester’s course load. Students who take the time to study over the summer and keep their brains active with different activities are more prepared to face a full course