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i don’t like texting because it fosters this idea that we have to be accessible to others and to interaction 24/7??? stop that!!! if im not texting back, it’s not bc i i hate you, it’s because im just chilling, ok? and interacting is draining. i don’t think every person should have to be accessible to everyone that has their number literally every second of every day. stop apologizing for not texting back “on time.” do you, live ya life on your own time okay????
I made a gif for pride month!
May Calendar -2017- ig: cllalagram
20.5.17 // My lil study situation from Thursday 🌸 Apologies for being MIA this week, I was in quite a bit of pain at the beginning of the week and the baby brother has just gotten sick so I’ve been playing nurse and have fallen a little bit behind. My weekend has been dedicated to catching up on the week’s work. Absolutely nothing has gone to plan and I totally sucked at posting on tumblr this week but I’ve been posting on my insta story daily (@the_girlygeek) Check it out if you’d like to see a cute lil toddler hogging all my study time 😊
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How to write a good TOK essay
Hey guys! Here are some useful tips for writing TOK essays. Enjoy!
· Try and stick to the word limit. This is super important. You should try and write 1400-1600 words per essay, as the word limit is 1600 words. However, If you go over the limit by I don’t know, 50ish words, its okay, there is no need for you to delete anything.
· Introduction (between 200-250 words)
Ø DEFINITIONS, DEFINITIONS, DEFINITIONS. Whenever you get a TOK essay title the first thing that you have to do is to read it thoroughly and identify the key words. For example, if you were given the title: - “There are only two ways in which humankind can produce knowledge: through passive observation or through active experiment.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? –What are the key words here? The key words are clearly passive observation and active experimentation. You should therefore try to come up or look up appropriate definitions for these terms. What I usually do is either get dictionary definitions or just mix different definitions for these (which I find in dictionaries, online, etc.) in order to create my own.
Ø Knowledge questions: this part is pretty simple yet really important. You should be able to come up with at least 4 good knowledge questions that relate back to the title/topic of your essay. Example: question -> Examine the ways that empirical evidence should be used to make progress in different areas of knowledge. Knowledge questions: To what extent do the natural sciences rely on empirical evidence? Therefore, to what extent are scientific discoveries reliable? (How reliable and useful are the results of controlled experiments?) To what extent does math use empirical evidence? Do theorems use empirical evidence to exist? Can math be disproved? Have axioms been found through sense perception?
Ø Once you have established the question with these key defitions you should try and establish and present your argument; what are you going to try and prove throughout the essay? This should be done by mentioning both your arguments and counterarguments in the introduction. I will be posting one of my TOK essays in which I got an A (6.5/7) and which I corrected and annotated so that you guys can kind of get a feel of what TOK essay introductions are about.
Ø Also, remember to state all of your knowledge questions!!!
· Body paragraphs:
Ø These should contain both your arguments and counterarguments.
Ø P1: should be about 300 words long and should not only contain your (explained) argument but also personal and “famous” examples that refer back to and support the claim/to some extent prove the claim. These examples could be the ones that you’ve studied in class or ones that you’ve found on the internet. Also use examples from your personal life!
Ø P2: should be about 300 words long and should contain a counterargument. Explain it and USE EXAMPLES!
Ø P3: should be about 300 words long. set up your argument, explain it, and use examples!
Ø P4: should be about 300 words long. set up your counterargument, explain it, and use examples!
· Conclusion (100-200 words long)
Ø All you have to do is sump up your arguments and refer back to the essay title. Its pretty simple!
· References, footnotes, and bibliographies:
Ø You MUST have references! Not everything that you write down can be taken from the top of your head/from your notes.
Ø Footnotes: Your teacher should teach you how to footnote but in case you don’t know:
FOR BOOKS: authors name, name of book, (City, publisher, year), page number.
WEBPAGES: webpage name, link, date last accessed
Example:
Michelle Stacy, The Fasting Girl: A True Victorian Medical Mystery (New York, Putnam, 2002), 18.
Ø Bibliographies are pretty simple. I use the Harvard referencing system. This is the link to the PDF that will show you how to add links, etc. to your bibliography https://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/harvard_quick_guide_tcm44-47797.pdf
WORD COUNT AT THE END OF THE ESSAY!
Good luck!!!
TOK ESSAY SCAFFOLD 16/05/16
Our school is pretty bad when it comes to ToK essays, so I spent a couple of hours today trying to come up with a way to organise it based on many, many exemplars.
5 Tips for during an exam
If you have text anxiety, take the test backwards: I don’t know why, but this helps me a lot. Whenever I get really overwhelmed about a test, I’ll start at the end of the test and work my way to the front. For some reason this calms me down.
If someone else in the class asks the teacher a question about the test, listen to what they’re saying: The person might be asking the same question you have and sometimes teachers unintentionally (or intentionally) give hints about the correct answer.
Write down as much as you can remember as soon as you get the test: This is most helpful in math and science classes, but yes, if there is information on the top of your head that you think you’re likely to forget in a moment of panic, WRITE IT DOWN on the front of your test.
If two multiple choice answers are opposites, the correct answer is probably one of the two: This is a trick I was taught in high school and so far it has proved to nearly always be true.
For the love of god, write down SOMETHING even if you don’t know the answer: By writing something down you have a chance to guess correctly or to get some points for just attempting an answer. There’s nothing wrong with guessing. There have been tons of times where I was hesitant to guess and I missed points because I would have guessed correctly.
using & setting up a functional bullet journal | via 365text
after i received some asks and message asking how i use my bullet journal and also how to have an “aesthetically-pleasing”/creative yet easily-organizable, i decided to write this post with my personal tips & tricks as to what i like to do with my own bullet journal!
i feel like this post is best suited for those of you who aren’t naturally what society terms as “artsy” (as i am) (stick figures r my life) (nice gud), but you still want to use a bullet journal—because you’re interested in the concept/enjoy its functions—yet still want it to look lw pretty hehe.
and, as these are my personal tips, please take what you want/whatever appeals to you from this post to make a bullet journal that you enjoy using ^-^
Keep reading
Organization tool: bullet journal!
graphic rep. | the time boxing method
click to see in slightly higher res! i recently saw this around the interwebs, so i thought i’d bring this concept to the studyblr community~ i’ve actually used this a couple of times in the past without realizing that there was a relatively established name for it — i’ve found that it can be really helpful! also, i tried playing around with a different way of bringing information to you all, so if there’s any feedback, i’d be glad to hear it! ヾ(´▽｀;)ゝ
Time managing technique to boost your efficiency: The time boxing method!
Graduation Ceremony of Class of 2016
May 26th, 2016
Masterpost I: DESIGN Resources* ⎯⎯ by Nicole*** of CMPSBLS
i get a lot of asks/messages about graphic design so heres a rec list! ***note: i am not a graphic designer so these are just recs!（○＾▽＾○） *- some sites may have products you have to pay for please look carefully! ⟡ - personal faves! || © - sources
GRAPHIC DESIGN:
is art with a purpose. It involves a creative and systematic plan to solve a problem or achieve certain objectives, with the use of images, symbols or even words. ©
how to speak designer: terms (v useful) (*´∇｀*)
TYPOGRAPHY
it is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. ©
lets talk more about my bf typography ♥（ﾉ´∀`）
90% of design is typography (infographic)
IMITATION VS. INSPIRATION
as we go through these websites note that graphic designers work hard but so pls take care of the artists (he)art please!
simply put: don’t plagiarize dont copy any art ever in the end you’re going to regret it. （；へ：）
DESIGN RULES GUIDELINES there are no rules in art be freE!
6 principles of design + principles of design!
20 design principles ⟡⟡ fav! the inforgraphic is so wOW!
10 commandments of design
effective visual communications ⟡
iOS cheat sheet dimensions + file formats
WEBSITES for inspiration/resources
BEHANCE ⟡⟡⟡ ⎯⎯ for layout ins/fonts
DRIBBLE ⟡ ⎯⎯ for inspiration
FROM UP NORTH ⎯⎯ for lettering/typography ins
THEDSGNBLOG ⟡ ⎯⎯ for everythigN
CREATIVEBLOQ ⎯⎯ for advice/articles!
CREATIVE MARKET ⟡ ⎯⎯ for resources/psds
PIXEL BUDDHA ⎯⎯ for resources
ultimate list
go to places for inspo (i feel alive bc these r great!)
2500 resources omfg…i M ALIVE I am fiLLED with energy
TUMBLR BLOGS for advice/inspiration ++
@goodtypography
@behance
@studioblrcollective - art studyblrs!! lIEK?? omg so useful
TUMBLR POSTS of advice/info & everythign!
@educatier‘s graphic design mps! (all her mps tho!! A+++)
answers by @genspen! (one) (two)
masterposts abt graphic design by @rorystudies
FONTS how to use them & where to get them!
dafont ⎯⎯ rly easy to dl fonts here!
googlefonts ⎯⎯ another rly common site but NICE!
1001 fonts
freebiesbug ⎯⎯ also for icons/mockups!!! fav
behance ⎯⎯ i can depend my life on this sItE
fontsource
100 best free fonts
18 rules, another pin, top 5 rules
you need a font? (infographic)
COLORS & palettes /throws flowers everywhere/
coolors
computerhope
colourlovers
prettycolors
colordot
the art of color coordination (infographic)
color psychology
PICTURES free stock photos backgrounds & gradients!
free stock photos
mp by pistachi-o , neonbikethemes
PLUS stuff fr Nicole
my design & art board on Pinterest
info abt my printables | my printables tag
& thats aboUT IT! those r my recs for design & stuff（＾▽＾●）hopefully i get to post my other mp about tips in graphic design! i hope everyone benefits from this mp (not just aspiring graphic designers/artists!!) & good luck to everyone! take care & happy designing! (*・∀＜*)
hey everyone!!
after getting an instant message from one of my followers about having a maths exam and not knowing how to study for maths, i thought about making a maths masterpost!!
so i actually accelerated in maths for high school and am currently doing year 11 maths while in year 10!! i have struggled quite a lot with my grades and being able to understand the difficult topics but i have been getting used to it and improving so these are my tips and tricks for studying for math!
important study tips:
constantly practice what you are learning and what your exams are focusing on!! it is very important to practice what you are learning so doing some exercises from your textbook would make you more confident with the problems and the type of questions that you may get in your tests and exams! even googling some example *insert maths topic* questions so that you will be able to get more exercises on the internet!! sometimes your school also purchases accounts for maths exercises such as mathsonline where you are able to focus on the specific topics c:
ask questions in class!! if you don’t understand what you are learning, ask your teacher or classmates! this seriously is so helpful as you may not understand what others understand so by asking your teacher you are able to finally understand it. if you’re too shy to ask, try emailing your teacher or even googling it :’))
for my maths tests and exams, i am allowed help notes :D I always go through the what the exam/test is focusing on and write notes on them for the help notes. I usually include formulas, explanations, diagrams and examples and write them in pencil first, then rewriting them in bright colours so that it stands out to me. If you are allowed to make help notes, try to include the most important things that you aren’t sure about in them! [some examples of my help notes: x, x]
use past exam papers!!!
teach others about what you’re studying, it really helps me to understand what i am supposed to study hehe
also, i’m not sure if this is a true scientific fact, but in primary school my teacher said it takes our brain 3 days to memorise something ( i think, i forgot so i’m not sure) so we always studied the stuff for 3 days consecutively and then had a test on the day after the 3 days… even though i don’t know if this is a true working fact, it is best to repeat what you are learning over and over again, even a little bit of maths per day will help! and try not to study for your exam and test the day before, give yourself time!!
apps + websites:
malmath [ android | ios ] type in an equation and it will solve it for you!! (yas)
photomath [ android | ios ] take a photo of your maths and it solves it for you!
mathway (this website solves your equations for you but you need to pay for it to show you how they did it :( )
online grapher!
GOOGLE DOES MATHS FOR YOU TOO!! hehe v helpful and quick!
other:
casio graphics calculator emulator (a graphics calculator for your laptop, i use this whenever i forget my calculator in class!!) [ to download, click programma ]
if you are ever struggling, youtube is also a great helper!! my maths teacher actually posts onto youtube sometimes (his videos are private where he gives us the links but it still is v useful, especially if you miss a class), even if you are struggling to use your graphics calulator, there are plenty of people who post videos about it :D
other maths masterposts:
math resources and links by @ashleigh-studies
math by @areistotle
a maths masterpost by @organisaticns
my other masterposts:
chinese masterpost
app masterpost
bullet journaling
ok so i rambled again but i hope i helped you with your maths with this masterpost!! - Jemima c:
studygram: acadehmic
I also have this mini math masterpost!
June, July, and August calendar printables by thearialligraphyproject
Hey guys! Here are the next three calendar printables and this month’s desktop wallpaper! I’m feeling extra generous because I received good grades this semester, so tune in for more freebies this week! 😊
A little update: all printables and wallpapers are now linked to my Google Drive instead of MediaFire! I made this adjustment based on the results from my survey, where 62.7% of the respondents preferred to download the freebies from there rather than MediaFire (24.5%) and Dropbox (12.7%). ✌️
June Calendar
Option #1: Standard Calendar Layout (Week starts on a Sunday) Option #2: Standard Calendar Layout (Week starts on a Monday) Option #3: List Layout + Goals for the Month
July Calendar
Option #1: Standard Calendar Layout (Week starts on a Sunday) Option #2: Standard Calendar Layout (Week starts on a Monday) Option #3: List Layout + Goals for the Month
August Calendar
Option #1: Standard Calendar Layout (Week starts on a Sunday) Option #2: Standard Calendar Layout (Week starts on a Monday) Option #3: List Layout + Goals for the Month
June 2016 Desktop Wallpaper
Let me know what you think about these freebies by sending me a message through my ask box, Twitter (cxptainstark), Snapchat (ariadnejessica) or Instagram (arialligraphy)! I’d love to hear from you!
Hi! So I wanted to do sort of a spanish-learners mini-masterpost because I’ve been learning it for some time and I just wanted to share what I do. I hope this is helpful! :)
BUT BEFORE, an encouraging gif of Romeo Santos!
i. Grammar
‣ One thing i will say b4 going into this: don’t get too caught up on grammar. Listening to spanish will help you formulate it correctly. A big problem of mine was always thinking about the grammar before speaking, resulting in 7 minutes of cringe-worthy silence. Nobody wants that.
‣ Use a textbook! these will help you learn efficiently without overloading yourself. (here are some good ones below, these are the ones I used in school)
» Realidades 1-3 (I couldn’t find the actual textbooks, but here is a workbook)
» Temas - for advanced Spanish learners (AP Textbook)
ii. Vocabulary
‣ Most common verbs
‣ Spanish by Nemo - a reaalllyyy cool app that allows you to learn vocabulary while doing other things. You can choose to learn between 3 and 100+ words a day and it’ll play them on automatic for you. I like to use this when cleaning my room or going for a run. You can be immersed while doing other things!
‣ Keep a vocab journal + write down every new word you hear or any words you’re curious about.
‣ Make up ways to remember words
» For example, tiroteo means gunfire, and to me, the two t’s sound like little bullets so that’s how I remember. wtf
iii. speaking
‣ Speak to your friends in spanish
» With HelloTalk you can talk to Native Speakers
‣ Speak to spanish speaking relatives (if you have them)
» This was particularly hard for me because I always felt embarrassed. But I think getting over that feeling of “I should know this, but I don’t” is an important and worthwhile step.
‣ If you hear someone speaking Spanish, for example, in a store, try to converse with them in Spanish
‣ Record yourself and listen for your accent
‣ Do sample conversations. (These are part of the AP test, and real life. You have 2 minutes and have to respond accordingly. Below are some good practice ones.)
» here, here, and here
iv. listening comprehension
This is my fave section.
‣ Watch TV!! Watch TV! Watch TV!
» For beginners : Extra in Spanish (not with Mario López) (made especially for learners), Pocoyo, Destinos (made especially learners!)
» Intermediate/Advanced: El internado on Netflix (this is my shiiiittttt), 12 Corazones (also my shiittttttttt, I watched this at like 7 and was hooked. It’s like the bachlorette + game show), Betty La Fea (Ugly Betty)
» It’s completely okay if you don’t understand it in the beginning. That’s natural.
‣ LISTEN TO MUSIC.
» I’m Dominican and Black, let me introduce you to the wonderful world of Bachata.
♥ Aventura ♥
More (Xtreme)
» Regattone
‣ Listen to podcasts –> here and here
‣ And radio
v. reading
‣ Read articles (BE WOKE!) –> El País, BBC Mundo
‣ Obras de Teatro
» Bodas de Sangre
» Yerma
‣ Harry Potter (Bk.1, Bk. 2, Bk. 3, Bk. 4)
‣ Short stories
Well, I hope this helps! Please don’t hesitate to message me if you have questions or have something I should add or anything! Happy studying! ¡Suerte!
Battle of the Bands 2016 is on June 8th.
Come and watch your favorite band perform!
