Student Survival Guide

Admission Essay # 63262

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An overview of skills needed by the student to succeed in college in this information age.

2,000 words () | 7 sources | APA | 2005 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper provides basic student survival skills to enable the college student to succeed in college related academic coursework. The paper, written point-by-point, covers all the basic study and researching skills necessary to write and produce effective academic papers.

Table of Contents
1. Conducting Successful Library and Internet Searches
1a. Online Resources for Conducting Successful Searches
2. Upholding Academic Honesty
2a. Online Resources for Academic Honesty
3. Developing Effective Study Skills
3a. Online Resources for Developing Effective Study Skills
4. Managing Time Wisely
4a. Online Resources for Managing Time Wisely
5. Setting and Achieving Goals
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From the Paper:

"Brainstorm and concept-map the topic.
Think about and visualize your topic from many different angles.
Note related and interrelated topics.
Note terminology and synonyms that can broaden your searching power.
State your topic as a question. Example: How does pollution affect
the ocean?"