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Clues for Evaluating Research Studies

Research Studies as Evidence " One form of authority that relies a great deal on observation and often carries special weight is the...

A Guide to Critical Thinking

WHAT ARE THE ISSUE AND THE CONCLUSION? " Before we evaluate someone's reasoning, we must first find it. Doing so sounds simple; it isn't....

Note-taking

" Why take notes? Note-taking is part of the learning process and a skill all students need to master to have a useful and accurate...

Strategies for Overcoming Writer's Block

Sometimes researchers experience writer’s block. This can cause anxiety which in turn makes the writer even more anxious. The key is to...

Are Geniuses Born or Made?

Is there a way to bring out the genius within all of us? In this interview withThe New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer as part of Big...

Human Learning Styles

Everyone is unique, as people and as learners. If you can identify your instinctive approach to learning, you will be able to see your...

Evaluating Information – Applying the "Craap" Test

When you search for information, you're going to find lots of it . . . but is it good information? You will have to determine that for...