Heidi-VZ

The life and art of Heidivz and Napoleon the cat 

[punchthegoose]

Teachers: Wikipedia is very unreliable *Hands out 25 year old textbooks instead*

[greenhouse-nurse]

Alrighty guys ,gals, and other genders and lack thereof I’m gonna teach ya a thing.

A lot of teachers will go on about not using wikipedia as a source.

“It’s bad,” they say. “I will deduct points if you do it.”

Well wikipedia is actually a great source of information and fuck what your teacher said, you absolutely can use it.

The key though is knowing

A.How to use it.

B. How to source it.

and

C. whether it is good info or trash.

NowFirst Lets look up something on wikipedia. Say your writing a paper on Gregor Mendel and Mendelian Inheritance.

So you zoom over to the Wikipedia page on Mendelian Inheritance.

Now there is a lot of information here. Not all of it is strictly necessary for that essay you are writing. So you read through and suddenly you see something that is good info for your essay.

Boy oh boy this information is useful. To bad your teacher said No Wikipedia Ever.

However there is a loophole.

It’s right there.

No. Go closer.

You see that little four? Its a citation number. Think of wikipedia as it’s own essay. It got it’s information from other sources out there. Just like you are trying to right now. And since there is a citation, it’s going to be listed at the end of the wikipedia article.

Look at citation number 4

Look at that you have your first citation. From Wikipedia.

And look. Do you see it. There is a link. It’s the blue words with the boxy arrow thingamajig.

That thing. Click it.

Why did you leave wikipedia you ask? Wikipedia is great. You have several sources from there. But There is more than what the put in to that wiki article. Those sources Wikipedia gave you are helpful. And now that you are at the source, you can utilize it.

But what if its a book that’s the source.

You can either head to your local library and see if they have it, order it, or avoid the book source. Online sources are just as valuable.

Also do not quote directly from the wikipedia. Quote from the source and then use quote citation.

And MLA citation. Use MLA citation. Since you are linked to the sources cite them. Not the wikipedia.

Your teacher will never know. And now you can finish that sweet essay you got planned.

You’re on your way to greatness.

[onn-melancholy-hill-deactivated]

I would not have been able to write half the papers I have written so far without this method of using Wikipedia lol

[trilliath]

No but here’s the thing - this isn’t a CHEAT or a WORKAROUND, this is absolutely legitimate scholarly investigation and research. If you apply this technique to the next level, say you go read that original article from citation [4] and guess what - it will have it’s own citations if it’s a legit scholarly article - you can repeat the process to find othersources they used and go investigate those too for a more well-rounded perspective. And that’s exactly how real scientists (In case you wondered, I have a PhD, so I’m not talking out of my ass here) flesh out their knowledge or relate their work to other work from their peers when they’re writing up their own article on their latest experiment or analysis. And if it’s something they’re not already an expert in, they totally start on Wikipedia or google to get some ideas about what sources are mainstays or counterpoints to some of the stuff they already know. They just also dig into the library’s database of scholarly articles related to those initial ideas.

The important part is that you’ve looked at the thing you’re citing to go - yeah, they did say that in their article and I’ve looked at the context to make sure whoever put it on Wikipedia didn’t put it the wrong way. It’s not cheating. It’s exactly what you’re supposed to do.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

The one thing that keeps us out of love and connection is our belief that we’re not worthy of love and connection.

Brene Brown (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and be understood.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Tips for Increasing your Willpower

1. No matter how long it takes, and how beaten down you are, refuse to give in, or to relinquish your dream. Just get up one more time and then decide to try again.

2. We all slip up, and encounter obstacles. Just determine to keep going, and to get on track again. It doesn’t mean it’s over. It’s all part of the course.

3. We all need support and encouragement in life – so eliminate the negative, or toxic, influences. You don’t need those people who are quick to criticise, and don’t really help you to move closer to your dream.

4. Surround yourself with people who are similar to you, who have the same ambitions, outlooks and points of view. They’ll help to spur you onwards, and provide support you need.

5. Be inspired by other people who overcame defeat … who built a life from nothing … or turned their life around. Learn from their perseverance, and their will to succeed.

6. Imagine how you’ll feel when you’ve reached the goal you’ve set. Try and picture what you’ll look like, and how your life will be.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Love can only flourish properly within a healed heart.

Jason Hairston (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear.

Thich Nhat Hanh (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

You can’t always be nice. That’s how people take advantage of you. Sometimes you have to set boundaries.

Lessons Learned in Life (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

In order to move on, you must understand why you felt what you did, and why you no longer need to feel it.

Mitch Albom (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Givers need to set limits because takers seldom do.

Irma Kurtz (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and they will come forth, later, in uglier ways.

Sigmund Freud (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Mostly I am ashamed of sticking around for a person who makes me feel this way.

Unknown (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

No matter what happens in life be good to people - because being nice is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.

Taylor swift (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

How to Deal with Stress

1. Take a break from your thinking. Often we find we go around in circles, and just feel bad, when we think about our problems. Sp distract yourself for 5 minutes, or an hour, by doing something fun that changes how you feel (like listening to some music or going for a run.)

2. Try to evaluate and simplify the problem. We can blow small things out of all proportion, or we can start to feel as if everything is wrong. So, try to be rational and break the problem down – and sort out what’s an issue from peripheral stuff. Usually, doing that will help to change your perspective – so you feel less hopeless, and less overwhelmed.

3. Try and act as if you’re feeling laid back and confident. That can change the way you feel – so you feel much more relaxed, in control, and less bothered about the pressures you are facing. And when you feel more confident you’ll usually find your thinking’s clearer - and you can find solutions that will help reduce your stress.

4. Take control of situations – so you don’t feel like a victim. There’s usually something you can do to regain your sense of power. (Even if it’s really small – it will make a difference.)

5. We all have weaknesses – it simply means you’re human. So focus on your strengths as they’re a part of you as well. Don’t minimise or overlook your good points or achievements. They’ll always be with you and they’ll help you to succeed.

6. Your time is valuable so try to use it well. Don’t fritter it on worrying about the situation. Remember all the things you can be grateful for. Choose to focus on these instead of thinking about problems.

7. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are people who are will be there, and who genuinely care. Reach out and get support. You don’t have to feel alone.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Refuse to inherit dysfunction. Learn new ways of living instead of repeating what you’ve lived through.

Thema Davis (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.

Louise Smith (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

7 Steps for Maintaining Motivation

1. Grasp that it’s YOUR life, and no-one else’s life.

2. Decide to “live on purpose”.

3. Recognise that achievement has a price tag attached to it – and decide you’ll pay that price.

4. Work on constantly maintaining your focus.

5. Chose a skill or a field and become competent, or an expert, in that area.

6. Find other people who will hold you to your goals – and will believe in, and encourage you, to strive to reach your dreams.

7. Consciously notice the progress you are making, and remind yourself “it’s worth it” as you’re further on the path.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Don’t mention a person’s past mistakes when they are trying to change. That’s like throwing rocks at them while they are struggling to climb a mountain.

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