#student resource

[sleepy-bebby]

R.I.P z-lib, you were there in my darkest hour.

However, if you use TOR, you can still access it. And if you don’t use TOR, you can follow these instructions to access it.

Backup of instructions

Instructions in jpeg format

[profeminist]

HUGE news for researchers, writers and journalists! JSTOR drops paywall (see update below for clarification)

JSTOR Makes Database Accessible to the Public

“The online academic resource has made over 6,000 ebooks and over 150 journals accessible without the need for an online login.”

“Online academic resource JSTOR has announced it is making its database accessible to the public, amid the widespread closure of universities across the world due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The database, frequently used by university students for research and essay work, announced on Twitter today that it has made over 6,000 ebooks and over 150 journals accessible without the need for an online login.

Previously, students needed a university login to access these resources.

This is the first time that the database has been openly accessible to non-subscribers.

The database is also working to expand on the amount of free content available online to students accessing the database through their subscribed universities.

In a statement on its website, JSTOR said that it has “an expanded set of content that is available to institutions where students have been displaced due to COVID-19 through June 30, 2020”.

“We are working with publishers to make more than 20,000 books available at no charge for JSTOR participating academic institutions and secondary schools that do not participate in our books program”, the statement said. “The number of books available through this effort is growing daily as more publishers opt in.”

Universities that previously only had access to some areas of JSTOR will also have unlimited access to the complete archives, at no extra cost.”

PLEASE SHARE - THIS IS A PRICELESS OPPORTUNITY FOR JOURNALISTS, RESEARCHERS, AND WRITERS!!!

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UPDATE: Open-Access JSTOR Materials Accessible to the Public

“The online academic resource has long had ebooks and journals available without the need for a login.

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly implied that JSTOR had made its database accessible to the public for the first time. In fact, only certain materials from its database are available to the public, and this has been the case for some time. The headline, subheading and body of this article have been updated to reflect this information.

Online academic resource JSTOR has clarified that much of its database is accessible to the public, amid the widespread closure of universities across the world due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The database, frequently used by university students for research and essay work, flagged on Twitter today that it has over 6,000 accessible ebooks and over 150 journals.”

[thecookieraakshas]

hey this is weird but im also a biotech major (btech) and im in my 3rd year and my ass doesnt have any idea how and when to do internships any advice

HI!

So I'm finishing a 3 year BSc Hons degree and I recently got an internship for my bachelor's thesis. So I can tell you what I have experienced myself and what I have gleaned from my seniors and faculty.

There is no bad time to do an internship. I honestly wish I could have done atleast one more but certain global pandemics that must not be named meant that I couldn't do any for the bulk of my college life. But internships are all about your own skills, time management and interests. You can find part time ones during week days or full times ones during the summer break.

The harsh truth I have noticed is that getting research internships at prominent institutes is really difficult without knowing someone or having some kind of contact to get face time with your preferred researcher. HOWEVER, you should still try to contact these professors and researchers anyways. So you can do that by:

Going through the institutes website and look at their departments, faculty, professors, research groups and recent papers. Focus on identifying what exactly matches your own interests.

Prepare a CV - look through examples online. Put your information across in formal language and proofread over and over again. If you feel like your CV is lacking, sign up a course or two on Coursera, EdX or NPTEL. (Pro tip - You can just audit the course instead of paying for the certificate in Courser and EdX. The course page will have a free track or an audit option). Put almost everything in your CV in a detailed but concise manner. Try to Google "how to put ____ in a CV". Limit the size to two pages MAX.

Identify specific researchers you want to work with and familiarize yourself with their work (you don't have to go too in depth but just get an overview). Prepare a cover letter for each researcher you are interested in. And make sure to express your interest in their work and why exactly you are interested in the topic.

Send your cover letter and CV to their email id. Sit tight and hope. You can remind them of your application maybe a couple of weeks later if you don't get a reply.

You will be rejected by most of them. It's alright. It's almost certainly not personal. Try again with the next researcher.

A lot of institutions, companies and other organizations also generally have specific slots open for interns especially during the summer. So, you can find out if your university or one of your teachers can help you sign up for these or notify you when the applications are open.

NGOs are an excellent place to gain experience and contribute to society while also building up your merits and your CV. And NGOs are always looking for volunteers and interns. So, you can try to narrow your selection down to the kind of work you are interested in and apply to their HR department or even go in person of that is possible. Some NGOs also take in interns from different states to work from home with online resources. So you can look into that too.

I'm including some links to resources about making CVs and drafting cover letters:

Basics of building a CV:

Academic Guides: Curriculum Vitae Guide: Build Your Curriculum Vitae (c.v.)

Basics of cover letter drafting:

Informational Videos Watch this and other videos on our informational videos page. Check back often for new uploaded content.

Yeah that's about how much I know right now. This is by no means an exhaustive guide. So try to reach out to a teacher you like for further guidance. You can even send them your CV and cover letter drafts so they can help you hammer out any and all kinks.

All the best!!

[themaintenancecorner]

Book Review: Building Construction Handbook 11th ed

Book Review: Building Construction Handbook 11th ed

The Building Construction Handbook is a self-professed student guide as well as a practical reference for building designers, contractors and others engaged in the construction industry.

The book is published by Routledge who is a global publisher of academic books, journals & online references. It is currently in it’s 11th edition and the next edition is due to be released on October the 25th.…

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[tisinaction]

Student Resource: Install Office 365 Guide

Every student in K-12 in West Virginia has access to a Microsoft Office 365 account. Having access gives students their own email address, and access to all of Microsoft’s many Office tools. One big perk of having a Microsoft account is that every user receives 5 free licenses for Office 365 to do with as they please. For our students, this means they can download the software to their home computer, or to another friend or family member’s computer. They can also download the apps onto a tablet.

One of the biggest problems I’ve come across is that students want to download the software at home, but they forget how to do so, or they don’t understand the written directions given to them by the technology office at the BOE. I’ve had to explain to students many times how to do so, but it can be very frustrating for them. 

To counter this, when I gave my 5th grade students their email accounts, I created a picture guide to help them download the software at home. I prefer this guide to the BOE one because the visuals help point the user in the right direction.

If you’d like to download the file, follow the link below. Remember, your school or district needs to be using Microsoft Office 365 accounts with staff and students. Otherwise, this form won’t help you at all!

Grab the file: Click here

[literaturediversity-blog]

6th, 7th, and 8th grade can be tough. Especially with no books to read about anyone else like you.  Anyone who thinks they might be Gay.  Or Lesbian.  Or Bi.  Or doesn't really act like a boy "should."  Or a girl "should."  Or whose parent, or family member, or friend, is GLBTQ.

[literaturediversity-blog]

Reviews, articles, and more about the portrayal of disabilities in children's fiction

This website is an invaluable source for reviews and discussion about portrayals of disability in fiction. All of their reviews are done by someone who shares the same or a similar disability to the character portrayed in the book. They also feature articles discussing the topic of disability in literature. Their tumblr is also a great source for opinions about the topic.