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My French notes for this term! If you see a mistake tell me please!
Mes travail pour cette année! Si vous vois une erreur, dites moi s’il vous plaît!
***Obviously I don’t own any of the print outs I’ve used - they’re from my class***
How I Plan and Write Literature Papers
I got a couple of requests for a post covering my process for writing literature papers, and I’m happy to share. I’m an English major, but I have always struggled with writing literature papers, which have comprised the majority of my graded work in college. I’m good at writing and I always do well, but it used to take me so long to get from blank Word document to finished paper! It was frustrating and discouraging. Finally, though, in my senior year, I’ve figured out a process that works for me and cuts down on the time I spend staring at a blank screen. Here it is!
Programs I Use:
Scrivener
Microsoft Office - Word
The Process
First, I open a blank project in Scrivener and go to the notecard view. You don’t have to use Scrivener (though it is excellent for all kinds of writing). There are other programs that let you set up notecards like this. You can also use non-digital notecards! But I like Scrivener. So I open a blank project and set up a bunch of notecards with the questions I’m going to need to answer in my paper. Sometimes, these are provided by the professor. Sometimes, they aren’t. In that case, try to come up with some on your own, or just skip to step 3 if you already have an idea of what your argument is going to be.
Next, I just go through and answer all the questions. I answer in complete sentences (most of the time) and with as much detail as possible. Ideally, I’ll be able to just copy and paste at least some of this into my outline in step 4.
Once all the questions are answered, I create a separate set of notecards for my outline. The basic parts of this are: Introduction, Thesis, Topic Sentences, and Conclusion. As I’m creating these cards, I usually jot down notes for what each point of my argument (i.e. what each topic sentence) will be, just so I don’t lose track.
Then I work on filling in the outline cards. I usually start with the Thesis card and then fill in all the Topic Sentence cards. I refer back to my question cards. Everything I write in this step is in complete sentences, etc, so it can go directly into my paper later.
I add a card for each piece of evidence I’m going to use, as well, after its corresponding Topic Sentence card. In a literature paper, evidence means quotes from the work I’m writing about, so I find the quotes I need and type them onto a card, formatted properly (page numbers included), so I can just copy/paste them into the paper later. Sometimes I’ll jot down a bit of my close reading of the quote on the card if I feel the need, but not always.
After I have all the topic sentences written and all the quotes copied out, I fill in the Introduction and Conclusion cards. Intros and conclusions are tough for me, but they are easier if I remember to set up the big picture in the intro and “zoom in” to my argument with my thesis, and then pull back out to the big picture in the conclusion and answer why the argument is important.
When all the outline cards are filled out, I open a Word document and copy/paste in everything that I’ve written already. Most of the time, everything on the outline cards is ready to go directly into the paper. I just write on the cards first because it keeps things more organized, allows me to move points of the argument around easily, and lets me avoid that “staring at a blank document for an hour” stage of writing.
Then I go through the paper one paragraph at a time and revise to fix transitions and better integrate my bare-bones quotes, and I add close reading (i.e. explain how the quotes I chose are evidence of the arguments I make in my topic sentences).
Once I have all of the close reading done, I take a break and come back to give the paper a once-over with fresh eyes and do further revising. If my professor is giving me the opportunity to turn in a rough draft for revision comments, then I turn in the paper at this point. If I don’t have a chance to ask the professor for feedback, I’ll ask a friend to read it and give me feedback, and then I use that feedback to help me improve the paper another time (or two) before I submit it for a grade.
Tips for Using This Method
Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that argues something, followed by a piece of evidence that supports that argument, followed by close reading of the evidence that explains why it supports the argument.
When outlining, consider any length requirements and try to come up with enough points to make in your paper to hit any minimum page or word counts you’ve been given.
Copy/pasting from notecards into a paper can mean that the paper doesn’t flow as smoothly as if you’d written it all at once, so make sure you read over the paper and fix parts where it seems disjointed.
I hope this was clear! It was harder to articulate than I expected. Feel free to message me if you want anything clarified or if you have any questions (about this or any other aspect of being an English major)! My ask box is always open and I would love to hear from you.
Tips for writing college application essays:
Brainstorm. Starting your essay can be the hardest part of the process so brainstorming about your accomplishments and yourself can be a good place to start.
Outline. Once you’ve brainstormed, create an outline, detailing what you want to say where. Write your first draft.
Structure. Make sure that you have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion which brings everything together.
Be concise. You don’t want the admissions officer to be reading your essay for so long that they get bored.
Be honest. Don’t embellish your achievements; you don’t have to be the best at everything. Don’t write what you think the admissions officers want to hear.
Be individual. Ask yourself how you can distinguish yourself from the other applicants.
Be coherent. Don’t try to cover every aspect of your life, and every accomplishment; give snapshots not an entire photo album.
Be cautious in your use of humour. What you find funny, others might not.
Be smart. Show that you’re intelligent.
Write well. Check your grammar and spelling.
Get feedback. Get someone else to proofread your essay if possible, and get your family and friends to give you their opinions.
Extra Links:
Tips for writing an effective application essay
Sample college application essay 1
Sample college application essay 2
Examples of awesome personal statements
Students speak: How I conquered the application essay
3 ways to approach common college essay questions
Top 6 common application essay tips
College prep guides: Writing an A+ admissions essay
How to write your college application essay - YouTube
Is personality, or certain character traits, always affected/caused by an external source? Such as experiences and upbringing or things they were taught? Or are some things just there from the start? If so, what kind of traits/things are just already there? And as for introverted people vs. extroverted people: is that always affected by an external source, or is that something naturally theirs?
So, this is the question that psychologists, geneticists, biologists, etc would all like to have the answer to. Which behaviour-driven traits are the result of nature, and which behaviour-driven traits are the result of nurture?
In psychology specifically, there are several approaches to the study that seek to explain behaviour and the reasons behind why people do certain things. It’s the general consensus that human personality traits are a result of both nature and nurture, although many would lean more towards the theory that it is all nurture.
Here’s an interesting thing though: a lot of people will look at a couple of newborn babies and think they are exactly the same. All they want to do is eat, sleep and have their nappies changed, right? True… they both have those same needs… Yet each baby’s parent will be able to tell you what this baby is like in personality even though it can’t talk or do much of anything yet. I’m sure if you ask your own parent or guardian, they will be able to attest to this…!
Some babies are vocal and needy, and want to be cuddled and fed all of the time. Other babies are quiet, happy to sit alone and look around the room, and maybe don’t need a lot of comfort. Of course, these ‘personalities’ become more sophisticated over time. The vocal, cuddly baby might become a loud, clingy toddler, and the quiet, content baby might become shy and stoic. The question is whether or not the way they have been raised has created them into the children they grow into, or whether they were always going to become that type of child regardless of their parenting.
Which is why it’s hard to give a clear answer about whether introversion and extroversion are innate traits, or things that are developed over time.
Whether it’s nature, or whether it’s nurture, however, I think it can be said that introversion and extroversion are core traits that don’t change easily.
As for your character, it’s up to you whether you want to write them as naturally introverted/extroverted, or would prefer to come up with some kind of in-story reason for certain character traits pertaining to their background. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to have a character born an introvert, or a character who becomes an introvert over time from childhood, into adulthood. It has to be what works for you and the story.
Further Reading
Do Genes Influence Personality?
What gives us our personality? Nature takes on nurture.
Is Personality More Nature or More Nurture? Behavioural and Molecular Genetics
I hope this has cleared up some of your questions…! Best of luck.
- enlee
koh-i-noor shop in prague.
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prague is beautiful. we went there with school for an exhibition. i visited a huge bookshop and i bought a book about korean grammar. i’m so happy! also, haagen dasz ice cream is just magic! i’m reviewing biology notes now for an upcoming test on friday an doing a presentation about koreas for geography.
i believe you are all doing well too. fighting guys!
How to Get Good Grades and Still Have a Life
Work Smarter, Not Harder
During my last two years of my undergraduate, I came across this notion of working smarter, not harder (a.k.a. working more efficiently to maximize your grades). This is one of a few main concepts that raised my GPA by 1.0 whole point. Here are some tips that if you truly follow, you’ll see incredible results.
Stay on top of the work
Review lecture slides or textbook material before going to class
Go to class (or if online, schedule a regular time to review the material)
Complete all practice problems because chances are it’ll be on the final
Own your note taking method; either on your laptop, on lecture slides, or a notebook (and don’t think of dramatically switching it up half way through the semester)
Summarize your notes at the top or bottom with a few quick bullets on what the lecture focused on to help you organize later on
Ask questions when you are uncertain or need clarification
How Can I Work Smarter?
Go through the course syllabus for learning objectives and course description to see what areas are to be focused on
Create a daily, weekly, and monthly study plan and don’t be scared to adjust
Get enough sleep; this one is my number one tip, there’s nothing worse than hearing about people pull all-nighters before an exam (I’ve also know people who have accidentally slept through and missed it entirely)
Eat, eat, eat (and eat well); fuel your body and your brain with superfoods and plant goodness b/c everything is connected and it will pay off than eating artificial vending machine junk (trust me)
Use the 50/10 rule (50 minutes focus, 10 minute break), or whatever version you find most effective
Find your study place and rotate (i.e. use library for one course and a coffee shop for another)
Make school your 9-5pm job - the top people in my program go to the library at 9am to start their “job” and it’s so so important
Study Plan
Focus on the course(s) you try to avoid them out (and try to focus on them at the beginning of the week when you feel more motivated)
Always start study sessions with what you reviewed last time
Plan sessions in 2-3 hour blocks throughout the day and spend time studying a different course in each session (or at least one different course in-between the same course to reduce boredom)
Create practice tests and quiz yourself on material by shifting memorization to true understanding
Use summary notes to help destress before exams
Create study groups (if that’s your cup of tea) to quiz each other and explain concepts
Happy studying!
in class notes from when my chemistry teacher had a revision session for metals ◕‿◕ *:･ﾟ✧
What to do if you suddenly find yourself homeless
FOOD
Find your nearest food bank or mission, for food
grocery stores with free samples, bakeries + stores with day-old bread
different fast food outlets have cheaper food and will generally let you hang out for a while.
some dollar stores carry food like cans of beans or fruit
SHELTER
Sleeping at beaches during the day is a good way to avoid suspicion and harassment
sleep with your bag strapped to you, so someone can’t steal it
Some churches offer short term residence
Find your nearest homeless shelter
Look for places that are open to the public
A large dumpster near a wall can often be moved so that flipping up the lids creates an angled shelter to stay dry
HYGIENE
A membership to the YMCA is usually only 10$, which has a shower, and sometimes laundry machines and lockers.
Public libraries have bathrooms you can use
Dollar stores carry low-end soaps and deodorant etc.
Wet wipes are all purpose and a life saver
Local beaches, go for a quick swim
Some truck stops have showers you can pay for
Staying clean is the best way to prevent disease, and potentially get a job to get back on your feet
Pack 7 pairs of socks/undies, 2 outfits, and one hooded rain jacket
OTHER
first aid kit
sunscreen
a travel alarm clock or watch
mylar emergency blanket
a backpack is a must
downgrade your cellphone to a pay as you go with top-up cards
sleeping bag
travel kit of toothbrush, hair brush/comb, mirror
swiss army knife
can opener
Reblog to literally save a life
if there is a Dollar Tree near you, they have entire food aisles
Planet Fitness also has $10 memberships. you can shower and they have free food days! pizza night 1st monday every month, bagel tuesday the 2nd tuesday every month.
this is very important!! i went through this and i literally didn’t know what to do and had to learn a lot the hard way. please take the time to read this!
resources for writing
grammarly: grammarly makes you a better writer by finding and correcting up to 10 times more mistakes than your word processor.
bubbl.us: create mind maps for brainstorming plots and ideas.
Q10: a free downloadable software that allows you to set timers, use spell check, customize your writing environment, and create notes.
hippocampus: while a website for learning of all kinds, hippocampus has an english section for learning about writing and most if not all of its components.
help me write: get your audience to help you decide what to write about.
thesaurus.com: thesaurus.com helps to find synonyms and antonyms to make your writing a little more diverse in word choice.
sparknotes: helpful resources for schoolwork and essays for assigned readings in english class
50 free resources that will improve your writing skills
overview of writing skills
online book archive
feel free to add on if you have any other resources to share! i hope this is helpful to someone 😓
Macromolecules and Biochemistry
Quizlets/Online Quizzes/Worksheets
Quizlet (mine - stuudytips)
Macromolecules Practice Quiz
Macromolecules Practice Quiz 2
Web Pages
Macromolecules - Nucleic Acids, Proteins, Carbs and Lipids
Macromolecules, Dehydration Synthesis, Monomers and Polymers
Macromolecules and Enzymes (Slideshow)
Lab Activities
Identifying Macromolecules in Food
Videos
pH Scale Lecture
Properties of Water
Macromolecules
Macromolecules Song
Intro to Macromolecules
Biological Molecules
Hydrolysis and Dehydration Synthesis
Proteins
Notes
Cell Transport and Structure
Quizlets/Online Quizzes/Worksheets
Quizlet (mine - stuudytips)
Web Pages
Lab Activities
Videos
The Cell Membrane
Feedback Inhibition
Endothermic Reaction
Cell Membrane Transport
Cell Membranes and Transport
Cell Membranes
Osmosis (really helped me understand the concept!!)
Osmosis
Diffusion
Notes
Cell Transport Notes (By rebeccaxstudies)
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Quizlets/Online Quizzes/Worksheets
Cellular Respiration Quizlet (mine - stuudytips)
Photosynthesis Quizlet (mine - stuudytips)
Web Pages
Connecting Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis vs Cellular Respiration
Glycolysis Video and Overview
Lab Activities
Videos
Cellular Respiration Overview
Transpiration
CAM, C4 and C3 Plants
Relationship between Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Glycolysis Animation
Notes
The Calvin Cycle (by haleystudies)
Cellular Respiration (by gameofstudies)
Biomes and Matter Cycles
Quizlets/Online Quizzes/Worksheets
Coniferous Forest
Biomes Quizlet
Web Pages
Different Biomes
Lab Activities
Videos
Intro to Biomes
Biomes
Biomes 2
Notes
Ecosystems
Quizlets/Online Quizzes/Worksheets
Web Pages
Lab Activities
Videos
Notes
Reproduction, Genetics and Heredity
Quizlets/Online Quizzes/Worksheets
Web Pages
Lab Activities
Videos
Notes
Cell Division Notes (by rebeccaxstudies)
Inheritance Notes (by kierendering)
Natural Selection and Evolution
Quizlets/Online Quizzes/Worksheets
Natural Selection Quizlet
Evolution by Natural Selection Quizlet
Speciation and Natural Selection Quizlet
Web Pages
Natural Selection
Lab Activities
Videos
Natural Selection
Notes
Evolution Notes (by kierendering)
The Scientific Method/Labs
Quizlets/Online Quizzes/Worksheets
Qualitative vs Quantitative Observations Worksheet
Web Pages
Observations vs inferences (Slideshow)
Experimental Design Slideshow
Formulating a Hypothesis (Slideshow)
The Scientific Method (Slideshow)
Lab Activities
Videos
Notes
General
Note-taking Methods
Bio Note Taking Method (by studythetics)
exams masterpost
aka another post for my biology discussion board
studying for exams
last minute tips
exam prep tips
study-escapade’s tips
tips for exam preparation
study tips before exams
studying for exams that are close together
how to revise for exams
how to make a study plan
studying the week before an exam
surviving finals week
ap exam tips
a complete exam study guide
dealing with stress
staying healthy during exams
managing stress during exam season
self care during exams
managing exam anxiety
tips for exam motivation
reminders
the night before an exam +
a finals survival guide
surviving finals with mental illness
more posts
aquajoggers’s post
another exams masterpost
exam resource masterpost
exam tips
school starts in about a month for me and i thought it’d be helpful to compile everything i’ve collected in the span of a year into one giant masterpost ! :]
back to school tips!!
for freshmen !!!!
tips for students!!
for busy students tbh
advice for the school yr
++ survive your classes
preparing for september
go back to school lik a BAWSE!
make your semester successful
get organized!!
desk organization
organize your life
digital organization
good habits for you
organizing systems
more organizations
the everything book
organize your notes!
guide to organization
keep your bag organized
notetaking methods
cornell notes !
take gr8 notes
basic notetaking
how to mindmap
take math notes!!
handwritten notes
take lecture notes
google docs notes
more lecture notes
how to use onenote
guide to notetaking
organize your notes
uses for sticky notes
color code your notes
make your notes pretty
how to make flashcards
using your notes effectively
+ more ways to make them pretty
gr8 study methods !
studying tips
annotating lit
study process
study strategies!
how to memorize
lots of study tips
be a study witch!!
methods to try out!
improve your vocab
more study methods
how to start studying
voice record yourself
guide to study spaces
how to get good grades
active vs passive learning
+ recover from a bad grade
essay writing
tips for essays
writer resources
write a BIG essay
advice for papers!
essay conclusions
executing ur essay
write a great essay
gr8 grammar advice
improve your essays
how to write an essay
optimize your productivity
habits to form
get motivated
3 discipline tips
& avoid burnout
get things done!
productive habits
discipline yourself
overcome burnout
one week of habits
how to concentrate
how to start working
conquer productivity
get 100% work done
how to achieve more
reach ur full potential
manage your time!
the triangle myth
improve ur habits!
pomodoro method
manage your tasks
after school routine
stop procrastinating
have the perfect day
how to nap effectively
web resources
quizlet
todoist
spotify
duolingo
crashcourse
sleep tracker !
khanacademy
googlecalendar
plant nanny [water]
put yourself first !
relax!!!!!!!
for bad days
fix your life !
staying healthy
how to not care
pick yourself up
anxiety part two
how to fall asleep
how to feel better
improve your life
little happy things
how to be happier
coping with anxiety
activities for ur mind
happiness habits<3
take care of yourself
don’t study too much!
basic health reminders
coping w panic attacks
balance sleep & school
[+++]
make the most of ur day
get ur life back on track
beat procrastination
school organization
transitional words
online resources
bullet journaling
school supplies
gr8 powerpoint
homework tips
bullet journals
essay writin
study tips
more !!!
i hope this helps ! & check out my studygram for studyspo pics + my bts blog for me fangirling tbh :] good luck! x
How To Build A Brain
We all might face some difficulty while studying. Whether that involves focus, organising, memory or motivation. Luckily, there are answers to lots of these study problems as well. Here are some common study problems and the ways to tackle them.
focus problems
you do not know how to focus
you can’t stay focused
you suffer from restlessness while studying
you are constantly distracted
your mind seems to wander while studying
you want to study for a longer time
you are really stressed out
organisation problems
you are really disorganised and do not know where to start
you can’t stay organised throughout the school year
your desk is messy 24/7
you don’t want to spend a billion on school supplies but do want cute studyblr stationery
you have a terrible handwriting
you want to maintain having good notes
you lose your taken notes all the time
understanding problems
you realize school gets harder
your teacher is bad at explaining
you are stuck at a math problem
you think exact subjects become hard
you search for useful educational resources but can’t find them
planning problems
you get overloaded with school work
you don’t know how to manage your time
you feel unproductive
you need to catch up in class
you ran out of time
you can’t stick to your (study) tasks
you don’t know how to prioritize
motivation problems
you can’t find study motivation
you need to study but would also like to enjoy your break
you don’t know for what reason you are studying + more
you are procrastinating all the time
you can’t find any discipline to study
you lost your motivation throughout the school year
you lost your motivation to (self)study a language
you have test anxiety
you are studying for a subject that you hate
you’ve just received really bad grades
study problems
you don’t know how to start studying
you can’t seem to memorize information
you don’t know how to study/take notes from textbooks
you are studying passively
you don’t know what type of learner you are + the best way to study
you don’t know what study method suits you the best
you don’t know how you need to study for a particular subject
you don’t know how to learn a language
you study really hard but keep on receiving bad grades
you feel sick but do need to study
you have had a serious lack of sleep
you don’t study effectively
my other masterposts
acing vocabulary lists
scheduling studying
study skills
results day
It’s been 7 hours since I received my IB results.
In that seven hours, I printed my results together with the “marks needed to go to another level” thing.
I stared at it and I cried angry tears. I cried for at least an hour and after that I disconnected myself from the internet. Everyone in my school got the scores that they wanted while I was very disappointed with mine.
I was mainly angry at myself for being disappointed at myself because I’ve been telling myself that no matter what I won’t be disappointed because I know that I tried my best.
I was also angry at myself for putting my mental health before my education but then I remembered that when I had anxiety and depression during the first year of IB my grades was lower than my actual grade.
I was also angry at my friends and classmates for making me believe that I would get higher than what I thought I would get. I was angry at them but then again it is also my fault for believing them.
I tried to think of reasons as to why I got what I got. If only I tried harder during the exams. A little more effort than my best would’ve helped but what’s done is done.
My grade made me rethink my decision of going to university because I felt like it wasn’t good enough. I felt like my grade defined who I am and I felt worthless.
After six hours of contemplating and reflecting I came to my senses and realised that I could still do something so I decided to contact my ib coordinator for an EUR service for four of my subjects because each subject was one mark away from the higher grade.
I also realised that I have survived the ib diploma and I should be proud of myself no matter what my grade is because I am awarded the ib diploma.
If you like taking quizzes, Gojimo might be the app for you. Choose your qualifications (GCSE/Alevel/IB…), choose your subject and their exam boards, choose topics and take quizzes. It provides explanations for incorrect answers and allows you to track your own progress. The Psychology Alevel is currently outdated as it’s the old spec, but the topics are 90% the same.
