The Future For College Student Looks Very Gloomy

By Ken Nobo

Why? Jobs are being outsourced to India, and plenty of college students who got their degree but are still working at coffee shops or minimum wage jobs ... some even took up stripping for living.

It's no secret that everyone is going to college en mass, including the dumb kid in high school who doesn't even like to learn. Since everyone got a college degree, you need to get a Master degree just to look different from the pack.

And guess what?

To simply put, the economy cannot afford so many office jobs because there are so many college kids out there -- somebody has to take out the trash and serve coffee, right?

But there are good news!

The future for college students does not have to be that gloomy because I am going to show you a couple tips to get a good job, and get out of debt ... and make some nice money on the Internet.

What you want to do is get out of debt as soon as possible. Because debt is slavery and you're a slave to the 9-to-5 grind. Everybody knows that, it's no secret.

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Because if you have a computer and Internet connection you can make money, there's no doubt about it.

And the best thing out is that if you do it right, most of your money but will be passive income.

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Grand Valley State University - An Education That Lasts a Lifetime

By J. Vincent Burr

Grand Valley State University is a smaller, public university located in Allendale, Michigan (about 10 miles outside of Grand Rapids). It was founded in 1960, so it has a relatively short history. The main campus sits on over 1,200 beautiful acres, and there are also several smaller, satellite campuses located in and around Muskegon, Michigan.

Grand Valley State University actually consists of eight colleges: The College of Education, The College of Business, The College of Engineering and Computing, The College of Nursing, The College of Community and Public Services, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, The College of Health Professions, and The College of University Wide Interdisciplinary Initiatives. GVSU is accredited through AACSB, ABET, APTA, CSWE, NASAD, NASM, NCATE, and NLN.

For a smaller school, Grand Valley is well-respected in athletics, winning several national championships and sending football players into the NFL. They compete in NCAA Division II, where they have 19 varsity teams in numerous sports including baseball, football, basketball and hockey and several women's teams as well. Since 2000, Grand Valley has won six national championships including four in football. They have won so many championships in Division II, that they have received The Director's Cup every year for the last 5 years.

The football program has been particularly good, sending numerous players into the NFL. In athletics, Grand Valley State University teams compete as "The Lakers". The football team owns the record for the most consecutive wins in a row by a division II school, with 40, and tied the record for the most wins over a 4 year period with 51.

The GVSU library system is very deep, with over 70,000 journals and more than 250 databases online. It houses over 800,000 volumes, including more than 150,000 electronic books. The GVSU Library also has special designation as a United States Government Depository, having been a selective depository in the Federal Depository Library Program since 1963. It also has special designation, and receives material from the Michigan State Government as well.

Grand Valley has had a reputation as a school for dissidents throughout the years since its founding. From threatening to shut down the school for the year in protest over the Kent State shootings, to the formal declaration of war on Western Michigan University, to the affirmative action bake sale in which different prices were charged depending on a customers race, sex etc. - the school has a unique, albeit short history.

Overall, Grand Valley is a solid choice for a college. Public transportation is offered free to all Grand Valley students while classes are in session, so students can save money, and enjoy the beautiful city of Grand Rapids as well. If you're looking for more info on Grand Valley State University, including reviews by actual students, check out the links below.

About the author: J. Vincent Burr is the creator and chief educational writer for the college review site at http://www.MyNextCollege.com which contains even more information about Grand Valley State University, including reviews by actual students.

Michigan Wolverines - The Big Coaches Leading Michigan to Their Big 10 Conference Titles

By Freddie Brister

The Big 10 is one of the conferences in the National College Athletics Association. It was established in order to regulate and organize athletics in college division. They wanted to ensure that anyone who will play for their school is not just anyone; rather they should be a student of the school they represent with good academic performance. Seven universities started as the early members of this conference and it was not until the 1899 when Indiana and Iowa joined. However when Chicago left, they became the Big Nine. In addition, they adopted the name Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives. Today there are 11 universities joining this conference and the Big 10 Conference became an official name 1987 with a whole new system incorporating values and academic excellence in choosing athletes to play for the member schools.

Athletes in this conference compete for 25 championships (for both men and women). There are 12 sports for men and 13 for women (because of volleyball). University of Michigan has the most wins, garnering 40 NCAA championships titles. They have been playing for this conference since 1896 then left the conference and came back again in 1907. They are famous for their achievements in football, hockey, baseball and basketball. Their college team is known as the Michigan Wolverines.

Their football team garnered 11 championship titles, the most for all of their teams. However, they have 42 Big Ten Conference Titles that have been accumulated since 1898. The following are the notable coaches for their football team:

1. Fielding Yost- he became the coach starting the year 1901. He had the longest tenure as a coach for this team. Under his supervision, he guided the team to win 6 National Championships and 10 Big Conference Titles.

2. Glenn Edward Schembechler Jr. - He was the head coach for the year 1969-1989. He did not have any national titles but he helped the team grab 13 Big Ten Titles. Despite of it all, he still became a hall of famer in 1995.

3. Lloyd Carr- He was the head coach for the year 1995-2007. With his stay in this University, he led them to win 5 Big 10 Titles. And in 1997, he led the team to win their 11th national title, breaking the silence since 1948. He won a lot of awards in his coaching years including a Paul Bear Bryant Award.

4. Benjamin Gaylord Oosterbaan- He is the head coach way back in 1948-1958. He led the team to win 3 Big Ten Titles. In 1948, he led the team to win their 10th National Championship Title. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1954.

5. Harry G. Kipke- He was the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines 1929-37. He helped the team to win four Big 10 titles. He guided the team to win two consecutive National Titles in 1932-33.

The Big 10 Conference Championship title is the most number of wins this team has. These coaches contributed a lot to that win.

Freddie Brister is a huge fan of the Big 10 and the Michigan Wolverines. His love for the game of football started with an older brother passing the pigskin around in the backyard with cousins and neighborhood friends. He later played in high school, college and coached high school football for 25 years, before retiring to write for Sports Fan Treasures. Check out his Michigan Wolverines Merchandise

School With a College Internship

By Violet Williams

Students often find themselves in too deep when it comes to school work and have trouble seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Suggesting they do even more work through an internship does not seem like a plausible solution to any fears they may have about getting some experience for the real world. These internships may actually be just what they need, as they may benefit more from an internship than any class they take in college.

A college internship for a college student can prove to be a very valuable resume tool and can even help the student secure a job for after graduation. Many companies end up hiring their interns to full-time jobs upon the completion of their degree. If the student works hard enough, they may build a name for themselves and the right people will probably notice. If the student chooses not to pursue a career with the company they have been interning for, it can still work as a valuable recommendation, especially if the right people notice their hard work and determination. A recommendation from the right person can take you miles; so performing well while you have your college internship will help you succeed later in life.

A recommendation is not the only thing you should be striving for in a college internship. Valuable work experience and real world knowledge can help take you very far as you begin your career. It can help you set yourself apart from your fellow recent graduates who may be employed by the same company. Being noticed for your hard work is something that many do not recognize as something that can take you far. However, work ethic and a determination to succeed will eventually be noticed by the right person and can help jump start, or even skyrocket, your career. Having a valuable college internship displayed prominently on your resume will help you be noticed by an employer or recruiter during the interview or applicant stage of the job hunt. This is before all of that hard work and knowledge gained from the internship pays off, but it is still important to utilize any lessons or experiences you learned to help you secure the job.

Having a college internship under your belt going into an interview gives you all kinds of confidence speaking to the interviewer. Let's face it, many of us enter interviews having no clue what we are going to say, and trying to figure out what the right things to say actually are. With an internship behind you, you will have experiences to draw from and can speak truthfully about knowledge of the business field, or whatever field you choose to intern in. Having this bank of experience and knowledge can help you think on your feet in parts of your interview if you have to. It will make you sound much more genuine than if you are stumbling through, trying to draw the slightest connection between an obscure demonstration of leadership from your high school drama club and your future as a true leader within the company.

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Finding Your College Tuition

By Violet Williams

So you got into a good school, have all of your classes picked and are excited to pursue a major in whatever field you have chosen. Now how are you going to pay those tuition bills? There are always ways of coming up with the money to pay tuition if you have the determination to find the money and are committed to getting the education you deserve.

College tuition has become a common problem for American families as they try to find ways to send their children to school. Attending college is not for everybody, but for those who see themselves walking onto campus come Fall, letting money stop you should not even be on your mind. There are always going to be ways of fulfilling financial obligations to schools. Some schools hire their students to jobs around campus, while others offer grants and scholarships to deserving students. Still, some students still come up short and must look to other means to pay their college tuition.

Internships with responsible companies can be a saving grace for many students looking to come up with their college tuition money. Not only does an internship help pay for school, but it also allows the student to get some real world experience while working towards a degree. This experience will prove invaluable as the student embarks on their first job hunt and eventually as they start their new career. So, when determining how to pay for college, think about a college internship, it can prove valuable now, as well as later.

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Drawing From a College Internship

By Violet Williams

Today, more and more students are taking advantage of an opportunity to get some real world experience while in college. Interning at local businesses, research facilities and law offices has become a popular pastime of many college students. There is much to learn from an internship, as the student will be better prepared for life after class shower shoes than his fellow students who did not take advantage of these opportunities.

An internship college students can learn the most from is those that offer the student more responsibility, outside of the usual filing, data entry and listening to the bitter old man of the office telling them how bad 'the system' has been to him. Having some real responsibility will increase the student's opportunity to gain some real world experience and carry these experiences to job interviews and eventually to their new job as they embark on the rest of their careers. Restricting the duties and opportunities for these young students in their college internship is something many companies end up doing, perhaps unintentionally, however.

Look for an internship that will ensure you a good deal of exposure to their business practices. This will let you get a feel for how business is done in the real world and what you can expect from your career. This is also true of a college internship that takes place in a lab or other venue. Having this exposure to the 'real deal' will help you not only get the proper experiences, but also allow you to decide whether or not the job and career choice is right for you. Determining this early can prove to be a valuable asset, as you may want to switch majors after your revelation.

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Can You Afford Not to Take a Gap Year?

By Peter Miles

You've finally made it into the upper sixth - Year 13 - the very top of the school. Day by day you are heading towards the departure lounge and, within a matter of months, all that studying for A-levels, all that harassing from sixth form tutors to get your act together and complete your UCAS form, all that nagging by worried parents, will all be water under the bridge. University beckons.

But do you really want to go straight to university next autumn? After thirteen uninterrupted school years - most of your life to date - what about sampling life and the world beyond formal education before getting stuck into a degree course?

Think about it now. Obviously your A-level work and preparation for mock exams will leave you precious little time for reflection this term. But you need to make up your mind before you complete your UCAS application - or postpone applying for university until another year. One way or the other, unless you press the pause button now, the chances are you'll find yourself morphed willy-nilly into a student attending Freshers' Week 2009.

If you do decide to get off the education escalator for a year, you'll find taking a year out can be a very good thing, especially if you are interested in life beyond education and your personal ambitions go beyond getting a degree and a safe job. So, what to do with it?

Doing nothing is definitely not recommended - it's boring for you, tedious for your mates and above all irritating for your parents if you lounge around at home for 15 months. Do your own thing. You don't have to plump for one single way of spending the year - and, in any case, you probably want to make a bit of money to keep body and soul together and/or to start you off when you get to university.

The opportunities are almost endless. Broadly speaking, you can spend the time partly at home, fully or partly overseas; and mixing and matching some or all of travel, voluntary work and paid work.

For instance, lots of gappers take paid work in the UK for a few months, then voluntary work overseas for another 2-3 months and round off the year with international travel up to the end of the summer.

Overseas travel obviously 'broadens the mind' but it also forces you to live on a budget - a vital experience for your years as a cash-starved student. Working overseas (paid or unpaid) can prove both more interesting and more useful than just travelling. And paid work, particularly if it is lucrative, can help towards the costs of your travel, any voluntary work you fancy doing and the cost of your university course.

There are plenty of ways of filling the year actively without breaking the bank. And, often forgotten, it's a rare opportunity to acquire skills you missed out on at school eg portrait painting (perhaps taking an art foundation course?) or fluency in a foreign language (eg at a local language school in, say, China or Germany). And there are wonderful, more exotic opportunities on offer - to teach English in Bolivia, save turtles in Sri Lanka, work in a hospital in Thailand, lead adventure training courses in Canada...

You're spoilt for choice but how to go about choosing? Do you really need to plan your gap year two years ahead as the pundits say you should? The answer is emphatically No! The vast majority of sixth formers end up taking very successful gap years arranged in far less time. But one caveat: if you wait until you have left school, some of the more popular gap year opportunities may be booked up - the early bird may get the worm!

There are many professional gap-year organisations, which offer structured programmes in many parts of the world, with local support arrangements in place (worth it, if it's your first time away, even if it just allows your parents to sleep at night). Some of the best belong to a self-regulatory group called the Year Out Group, so probably worth going for one of them.

You should expect to pay somewhere between 1500 and 4500 pounds to a gap year provider. But what they offer, and how effective their local support is, will vary. So check what is actually on offer - accommodation, flight, food, training, visa, insurance, meeting you at the airport, coping if you are sick etc. What they don't provide, you will have to pay for.

Placement organizations do not offer Club 18-30 holidays for the brainy. If you want to go to the developing world, get ready for basic conditions and don't expect everything to be handed to you on a plate.

Lots to think about. But don't funk choosing a gap year just because it is a lot easier to float into university after your last school holiday than it is to branch out on your own for a year. It's your life that you are developing beyond the confines of academic life - not your teachers' or your parents'. Go for it!

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Narrowing the Field in a College Search

By Mohammed Jamali

There are all sorts of guides and recommended criteria that aim to help students and their families pick a college or university. Quite often, however, there ends up being several schools that easily meet all of the criteria and a student may have to further narrow the field and eliminate some colleges or universities from their list. This is a time that requires very specific information for a successful college search, and there are a few easy resources for locating such facts.

Examine the Degree Requirements: To begin narrowing the field, take all of the selected schools and do a thorough examination of the degree of study or major intending to be followed. Will the school require an established background of participation, volunteerism or study in the field of choice? For example, if a student is seeking a degree in some sort of social work, will they need to have all ready participated in social work activities or organizations? If this is a requirement, there is no method of working around it and a student who is lacking this experience must eliminate the school from their list.

Visit College and University Web Sites: Go the school's web site and find out what percentage of the student population is enrolled in the degree or major of choice.

Why is this important? For several reasons, first it gives a good idea of what the student to teacher ratio becomes for the specialized course work. Second, it will allow a student to see how many school resources are available for this degree focus. For example, if a student would like to focus on astronomy or physics and the school has a planetarium and several related clubs, then it might be a good idea to visit the school and get a stronger picture of how it fits the need of the student.

Find Out About Student Statistics: Many schools will also list some statistics about each incoming freshman class, with information such as certain test score averages, overall GPA for a "standard" member of the class, geographic backgrounds and other relevant facts. A student who analyzes this information is more likely to get a better understanding of the school as well as a stronger gauge as to whether or not the school is a good "fit" for their needs.

Visit As Many As Possible: Before deciding to eliminate many of the colleges and universities from a list of consideration it is a good idea to visit as many as possible. This could be a weekend marathon with one or two campuses each day, or it could be an ongoing project over the course of a few months.

What is critical to each visit is to make a written record of the "pluses" and the "minuses" of each experience. Many students will begin to see a pattern that they may not have even been aware of prior to visiting the schools. Some students believing they want a city college or university may realize that a large green campus with many natural areas is appealing to them. This can change or shift the criteria for the list of schools completely.

For more visit our college search resource center for the most comprehensive article database we can provide, whether you're searching for the perfect college or university, doing a scholarship search or a career search. College is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life and it's important that you make an educated one.

Campus Life and a College Search

By Mohammed Jamali

Everyone remembers their college years not just for the education, but because of the friends they made and the activities and events they participated in. Campus life plays a huge role in the college experience. When a student begins their college search, on campus life should play a major role in their decision-making process.

Any student should determine whether or not they will require dormitory accommodation. Some schools have limited numbers of rooms available, and can recommend area apartment buildings and owners for those who do not get into a dorm. While many larger colleges are surrounded by private homes that are available for rent, the costs can be prohibitive or not covered by college or academic loans. It is important for a student and their family to address their housing requirement prior to settling on a school. This can be a costly, frustrating and disruptive issue if not dealt with very early in a college search.

Dormitory life is radically different from school to school, with some colleges offering co-ed living or gender specific housing. Some schools make two, three and four person rooms available, and some will even offer single apartment style dwellings. All of these options should be reviewed when considering a student's study needs, personal issues and budget. For example, if a student finds they must leave their room in order to study, a dormitory setting may not be the best choice for academic success. Instead a student such as this might want to explore a single housing option, or an independent "studio" style apartment near the campus.

Another important element of campus life includes the kinds of extra curricular activities available. Many people choose a certain school because of a sporting team or club affiliated with the college. This can play a major role in the student's life while in college, and for many it can affect their post-graduate years. For example, a strong career in a sporting team, or teams, can help a graduate get a job with a school or professional team after they complete their graduate work.

Fraternity and sorority availability is also important to many students when beginning a college search. The social connections made in these organizations last a lifetime. Many people stay in touch with their "brothers" or "sisters" and many find that the affiliations can literally "open doors" for them in a professional or career capacity.

For some students who choose a gender specific environment, campus life presents a whole new world. A student at an all-girls college might find that they are more dedicated or focused on their studies than ever before. They may find that a certain degree of shyness or reluctance to participate in certain group functions or activities is eliminated by the gender specific community. This is a serious consideration when beginning a college search, and should not be taken lightly. Some people do well under such conditions and other do not. This should be openly discussed with counselors and parents before enrolling in such a school or college.

For more visit our college search resource center for the most comprehensive article database we can provide, whether you're searching for the perfect college, doing a scholarship search or a career search. College is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life and it's important that you make an educated one.

You Can Find a Good Job in a Bad Economy

By Bob Roth

Employers are always on the lookout for college students who stand out in some way. However, when times are tough, college students should consider some additional ways to make themselves more visible and attractive to prospective employers.

When fewer employers have jobs to offer, good students should be prepared to employ methods that may not be necessary when jobs are plentiful. Here are a few examples of what you can do.

Your Reputation - Good or bad, your reputation precedes you. However, it should be obvious that you will increase your chances for employment when you have an outstanding reputation. Generally, this means that you work hard, are trustworthy, friendly, well liked, positive, honest, stand up for what is right and get things done well. Others want to associate with you because you treat everyone with respect and are there for them when people need you. Also, people look up to you because you accept responsibility, perform well and achieve superior results. Do you need to work on your reputation?

"Begin somewhere; you cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do." -- Liz Smith

Your Performance - Outstanding performance over a long period of time shows a consistency the all employers need and want. Every employer needs people who can perform at a high level. They want people who can get things done. That's why they are eager to learn about your accomplishments, positive results and successes. When you are able to provide stories and details about your achievements, employers will take notice.

Your Attitude - People with a positive, can do, let's give it a try attitude will always be more attractive to employers than negative, fault finding, complainers. When you demonstrate your positive attitude in everything you do, you will find that it opens doors for you.

Excel At Something - Find something you love and show people what you can do. If you have a unique ability, it may be something on which you can capitalize. Embrace your talents and use them to make something better. Employers are always interested in people who can make a difference. It doesn't matter whether you excel in an academic area, at work, in a campus activity or in the local community. However, employers especially appreciate people who have exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Do One Great Thing - Sometimes, by luck, genius or skill, we find that we have done something great. Whenever someone does something large or spectacular, other people will take notice. That one great thing may be the result of a long and sustained effort or it may be a split second reaction in an emergency. Regardless of how it happens, you can make it work to your advantage.

Make Others Look Good - Whenever you make others look good, it reflects favorably on you. This is especially true when you talk about and support your college, your employer or your community. When your words, actions and results are positive and beneficial, others will reciprocate. Over time, this kind of behavior will be recognized and rewarded by people with influence.

Be Visible - Your words, behavior, participation and results all contribute to your visibility. When these four things are positive, you are more likely to be noticed by employers. Get involved, join, attend, participate, contribute and achieve results. Few people will become aware of your capabilities if you don't insert yourself into the activities and places where you can demonstrate your potential.

Promote Yourself - Look for ways to get noticed by others. When you do things of note, get them into the paper and include your photo. Find ways to get into the Campus Paper or onto a Campus Radio or TV Program. If you are active on campus and in the community, seek coverage from the campus and local media, whenever something special is about to happen. Always invite high profile campus and community leaders and executives. You will get much more coverage when these people attend. The more times you can into the Newspaper or on the Radio or TV, the better. Your positive contributions are easier for employers to recognize when your name and face are already familiar to them. Also, don't ignore something as simple as handing out your business card.

Cultivate Recommendations - Let an array of well respected and influential people speak to potential employers about you. Use your references, supervisors, advisors and network for this. You can even have a "Here's what others say about me" handout sheet. Employers love candidates who have built relationships with people who are willing to provide enthusiastic recommendations and references.

Nearly every college student has the ability to do at least one or two of these important attention grabbers. Employers much prefer to learn about people who are "one in a million" than candidates who are "one of a million." That's why savvy students, especially in a bad economy, make a point of finding ways to stand out from the crowd.

Visit Bob's web site: http://www.The4Realities.com Bob Roth is the author of The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College -and- The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job. by Bob Roth The "College & Career Success" Coach Bob Roth is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. He also write articles for more than 175 college career services offices and campus newspapers. Additionally, Bob has developed 15 self-scoring learning tool that help college students find success. http://www.The4Realities.com Bob Roth, a former campus recruiter, is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. Known as The "College & Career Success" Coach, Bob also writes articles for more than 200 College Career Services Offices, Campus Newspapers, Parent Associations and Employment Web Sites. Additionally, Bob has developed 20 Self-Scoring Learning Tools that help college students find success. He has been interviewed on numerous radio programs across the country and also by many newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal. Lastly, Bob has served as an Adjunct at Marist College, teaching a course in Career Development. The4Realities.com

College Study Tips on the Proper Ways to Study

By Anne Harvester

Since the first day of school, we are constantly told that in order to succeed we need to study. We'll never pass that important metric conversion test if we don't study our metric conversion calculator, for example. The only problem is we were never really taught the proper way how to study.

From kindergarten all the way to high school, we have bee on our own when it came to studying. The only thing we knew was that if we did not study, we'd probably fail. To help you out further, here are a few steps on the proper way how to study.

The Need to Study

Worried about a big metric conversion test? Then get properly prepared to study the metric table then. This means all of the necessary reading and writing materials should be at your immediate disposal.

The need to study doesn't mean you are in any way less intelligent. It's just the opposite. A college education is important, and more than likely, you will struggle with some of the more difficult classes. Everyone needs to study at some point.

Prepare to Study

Prepare a plan of action for studying. Preparation is necessary. The extra effort put forth on that metric conversion table test will pay off in the end with a passing grade.

I recommend finding a quiet and comfortable place where you can focus. You can easily lose your concentration studying metric conversion with a lot of noise or distractions going on around you. Make sure the television is off, the music is off, and the phone is off. Buy any needed extra reference material on the metric calculator from a book store. Keep your mind on the metric conversion table subject matter and try to avoid distractions.

Take Plenty of Notes

Take plenty of GOOD notes in the classroom. If you have a professor who speaks too quickly for you to take accurate notes, try recording the lecture and replay it when you are able to write the information down. The better and more detailed your notes on the metric table are, the easier your studying for that metric conversion table test will be.

Join a Study Group

The best study groups are the ones which include students taking the material and the course seriously. Remember, you are there to study and not discuss the latest fashion trends or mindless gossip. I recommend taking up a collection to purchase and share the class reference materials on the metric conversion table, for example.

If a group of people focus on the class material, you could pick up information you may have previously missed. You also have the ability to help the others out by providing missing information. It never hurts to hear another student's take on the class materials, either. It may give you a better understanding of the work.

Anne is a math teacher who loves teaching her students all about metric conversion. Recently, her classroom has been covering all there is to know about the metric table and a metric calculator.

What the Heck Happened to My Dollar - College Textbooks

By Zack Oliva

The best part about school letting out is that we don't have to pay for textbooks, and the worst part about school starting up is paying for textbooks. Why are textbooks so expensive? On my campus, we have two book stores: The university book store, and an independent, "off-campus" bookstore. I had a conversation with the manager of the independent book store, which happens to be right next to the business school.

He told me that even though we pay an arm and a leg for textbooks, if his establishment wasn't present on our campus we would pay even more. It's simple economics: if the official bookstore of the university was the only bookstore on campus, they can set their own price. The presence of competition (Campus Book & Supply) forces prices to drop for everybody. Thanks, CBS!

Their profit margins are within a few percentage points of each other.

Speaking of margins though (margin being Selling price minus costs), the bookstore I go to have profit margins per book of 50-60%!! Most any bookstore does. What this means is that if they buy a book for $50, they'll sell it for $100-125.

Due to the nature of the industry, bookstores wouldn't survive if they didn't price similarly.

Paying so much for books stinks, I know. That's why you have to budget and plan for these expenses.

But why do textbooks cost so much? Well,

$0.32 of every dollar goes to the publisher's paper, printing and editorial costs. This amount includes all manufacturing costs from editing to paper costs to distribution, as well as storage, record-keeping, billing, publisher's office, and employee's salaries and benefits.

$.07 (after-tax) is publisher's income. This is after-tax income from which the publisher pays for new product development, author advances, market research and dividends to stockholders.

$.11 goes to college store personnel. Store employees need paid too! This amount pays for employee's salaries and benefits to handle ordering, receiving, pricing, shelving, cashiers, customer service, the refund desk and sending extra textbooks back to the publisher. This is all part of their budget.

$.12 goes to author income. The author's royalty payment covers the author's expenses for research and any writing expenses incurred. Believe it or not, you're teachers don't make much money off of the books they write.

$.10 goes to the publishers general and administrative expenses, including federal, state and local taxes, excluding sales tax paid by publishers.

About $.15 goes the publisher's marketing costs. Such costs include marketing, advertising, promotion, publisher's field staff and the free copies for professors.

Like these companies need to "market" their textbooks. Our syllabi do a plenty good job of marketing what books to buy...

A little more than $.04 (pre-tax) is each college store's income. The amount of federal, state and/or local tax, and therefore the amount and use of any after-tax profit, is determined by the store's ownership, and usually depends on whether the college store is owned by an institution of higher education, a contract management company, a cooperative, a foundation, or by private individuals.

$.07 (approximately) per dollar goes to college store operations. This includes insurance, utilities, building and equipment rent and maintenance, accounting and data processing charges and other overhead paid by college stores.

Almost $.02 goes to freight expense. The cost of getting books from the publisher's warehouse or bindery to the college store is the main part of this cost. Part of cost of goods sold is paid to the freight company, obviously.

With gas on the rise... well... you get the drift.

College Internship - First Time Intern

By Vickie Faria

College will probably be one of the greatest time periods of your life. You will more than likely develop friendships with other students that will last a lifetime. You will also probably develop as a person and find what interests you have and what career field you would like to pursue.

One way to determine which career field you would like to pursue is to take a college internship. There will likely be many college internship opportunities in your career field for you to choose from. The hard part will probably be choosing which college internship you would like to take.

Some companies for which you may be considering completing a college internship may have never hired an intern before. Working for a company that has never hired an intern can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Completing an college internship for a company that has never hired an intern can be a bad thing because your boss may not know what to do with you and may not know which type of projects to have you work on. Completing an internship for a company that has never hired an intern before can be a great decision for you to make however, because the employer at this company may show an eagerness to help you exceed at the position. This close attention that they may pay to you may be something that you would not be able to have at a company that has hired many interns.

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College Internship - Figuring Out What You Want to Do

By Vickie Faria

It can be very frustrating trying to figure out what you want to do with your life. In college it is often much more fun to go out with friends than to spend time thinking about what type of job you would like to have after you graduate. It can also be very frustrating trying to decide if you are in the right college major.

Although college classes can give you a glimpse of the types of things to expect in your chosen career field, one of the best ways that you can figure out if you are on the right track is to take a college internship. A college internship can be a great way to figure out if you will enjoy doing the work in the career field that you are studying while in college. Most internship college opportunities give you the chance to work on several project that can give you a feel for the type of work that you can expect to do after graduating from college. This can be of great help to you if you are still unsure if you have chosen the right college major. Even if you think that you have chosen a college major that you will love doing after graduating from college, you may be surprised to find that actually do not enjoy the line of work you have chosen after you have completed an internship college.

Further, if you do find that you enjoy the work that you do in your college internship, this can help solidify your career choice and can give you more confidence in your abilities to work in a professional setting. Many students that complete an internship college have never worked in a professional setting so they are a little timid when they first begin an internship. By the end of their time at the internship however, there is usual a drastic change, not only in their job skills and knowledge, but in their confidence levels as well.

Another good thing about completing a college internship is that if you find that you do not enjoy the career field that you have chosen after completing your internship, you may still have time to change your college major to something that fits into your interests.

A college internship is also a great way to build references that you will need to land a high paying job after you graduate from college. An excellent reference can be the deal breaker when potential employers are considering you for a job. Even if an interview went great for you with a potential employer, they will be more likely to hire the candidate that was given excellent references.

Whatever your reasons are for taking an internship, it will likely only benefit you in the long run. If you are worried about not having enough time to dedicate to an internship due to your homework, you could try completing one during your summer break so that it does not interfere with your class work.

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Report Cards on College Campus Crime

By Scott McQuarrie

In 1986, Howard and Connie Cleary's daughter, Jeanne, a student at Lehigh University, was murdered on campus. In addition to founding the non-profit Security on Campus, Inc. in 1987, they lobbied for a new federal law that would require colleges and universities to disclose both ongoing and annual reports on campus crime and security policy.

Originally enacted by the Congress in 1990 as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the law was codified as part of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and made applicable to all postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs. It was renamed the Clery Act - specifically, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act - after a round of amendments were made to the Act in 1998.

Annual report cards

The Clery Act mandates that schools publish annual reports by October 1st detailing the previous three years of campus crime statistics. Also required are explanations of existing sexual assault policies, statements attesting to a basic level of victims' rights, a description of the campus law enforcement authority and contact information for students to report crimes.

When compiled and published each year, each school is to distribute the report immediately to all current students and staff, and notify applicants and prospective employees that it is available. Institutions may employ any of various means of notification, including e-mail and website postings, as long as each intended recipient is given the precise URL (Uniform Resource Locator, or web address) for the report. School officials must also make printed, paper copies available.

The report is also submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, which will then aggregate the findings of over 6,000 schools. The Clery Act crime statistics are the gold standard for American college campus crime data, even eclipsing the value of the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program, which collects data from a mere 400-some schools. A third trusted source of this data comes from The Chronicle of Higher Education, but the Clery Act reports are by far the best information available on crime at postsecondary institutions.

Crime statistic and categories

The definition of "campus" is important to understanding the data. Schools keep (and report on) statistics for crimes that occur directly on campus, on some off-campus facilities like fraternities and sororities ("Greek housing"), remote classrooms, in school vehicles (buses, trams) and in certain public areas that border school property. The county sheriff, local police forces, campus police and security personnel all contribute statistics and statements to the Clery Act report, as do other school staff, employees or officials that have "significant responsibility for student and campus activities." Schools are encouraged, but not required, to have confidential reporting procedures. However, once they opt to establish such a system, they are then required to inform the campus community of its existence. As mental health professionals and ministers are exempt from the reporting obligations, a confidential reporting system could capture enough additional crime data to affect a school's objective safety rating.

There are seven reporting categories for campus crime, several of which have additional sub-categories. The categories are outlined in the following manner:

• Homicide
• Murder and non-negligent manslaughter
• Negligent manslaughter
• Sex offenses
• Forcible offenses including rape
• Non-forcible offenses
• Robbery
• Aggravated assault
• Burglary
• Vehicular theft
• Arson

There is also a lesser category ("incident") that must be reported if there is a disciplinary referral to the campus judicial affairs office, or an arrest by a law enforcement agency. The incidents that require reporting include all types of liquor law violations, all drug law violations and weapons possession. Only the arrest is counted if a student is both arrested and given a school referral.

The Clery Act further requires that the data be mapped out, denoting the geographical areas as being on campus, campus student residences, non-campus buildings or "public property" such as parks, streets and sidewalks. In addition, the report must disclose if any reported crime was a "hate crime" under either state or federal law, or both.

Timeliness and responsibility

Unless a student is a victim, perpetrator or witness, the way most students even become remotely aware of the Clery Act is by the occasional "timely warnings" that schools publicize, as well as the separate, comprehensive crime log they make available for public inspection. The decision to issue a "timely warning" is a subjective one on the part of the school administration, and is normally considered only when a person or act is deemed to pose an imminent and/or ongoing "threat to students and employees." The public log must be available for viewing by any interested party, not just persons affiliated with the particular school. The log must contain records of everything that is reported to campus police or security personnel, and is to be continuously updated in a manner specified by the Act.

Using the data

The crime information is not collected merely for the sake of amassing statistics. There is a very real responsibility on the part of postsecondary institutions to provide a safe and healthy environment for scholastic pursuits. Crime on campus, of all levels and kinds, is antithetical to the very notion of the university, a place of contemplation, problem-solving, creative beauty of every kind and the dynamism we associate with education, discovery and free inquiry.

Schools are dynamic, certainly. Constantly in a state of flux, altered by ongoing arrivals and departures and integrated to varying degrees with the surrounding communities, college campuses can be statistically safe yet still be the site of violent attacks, property crimes and even personal harassment. A victim is rarely comforted by finding out how low the rate is for the crime committed against her. She is, of course, 100% victimized.

And so the Clery Act reports are dutifully, if not routinely, filed at the end of September every year. Some people have made it their lives' work to ensure that this data gets into the hands of concerned parents and families. The non-profit run by the Clery family - SecurityOnCampus.org - makes abstracts, reports and analyses available on a continuous basis, and The Chronicle of Higher Education and the FBI both publish additional campus crime data. A little reading and research are all that stands between you and a clear picture of campus crime in America. If you are thinking of enrolling in college, or know someone who is, now is a good time to start. The author if this article was sponsored by Automated Video Systems dba EZWatch Pro, a leading provider of video surveillance systems designed for school and campus security. When considering a security solution please consider EZWatch Pro Surveillance Camera Systems.

How Much is College Actually Worth?

By Samantha Asher

A college education can range from being free with a full ride scholarship or just a few grand at a two year community college to hundreds of thousands of dollars at a top private school for 4 years or more including graduate school. College is not cheap and tuition has gone up considerable over the past several years. What is odd is that one college, such as a state school, can have tuition costing $5,500 a year, while another private school costs $30,000 a year in tuition. Why do some schools cost so much more money, and is it worth it?

Many people look at state schools as inferior because they cost so much less, but they don't think about why they cost so much less. They assume that less cost to them means bad teachers, few programs, and a potentially bad experience. State schools are government sponsored, meaning they get money from the government like public primary and secondary schools. This allows them to charge considerably less for tuition. Private schools get no money from the government. They rely 100% on the tuition and fees they get from enrolled students to fund everything.

College is worth as much as you get out of it, not the price you pay. Believe it or not, many public state schools are more 'prestigious' than private schools that cost more. Searching for a college to attend is a very involved process. If you want to get the best education for the best price, stop looking at the tuition price as a value rating.

First, decide your career path and research that department in the colleges you are interested in. For example, if you are interested in business, ask around at employers to see which schools they get a lot of employees from. Ask alumni what they thought of their college and look at reviews that rate schools based on the value of the education they are offering. Never rely on what you 'hear around' at school from other classmates or what people at other colleges think of other schools. Gossip is rarely reliable and often students at other colleges are much more partial to the school they are attending, especially if they were denied admission to the school you are interested in. You want real opinions from actual students and alumni.

Money isn't everything. Search for the school with the best education and programs. Going to a more expensive school won't get you a better job, but it will increase your loans causing a decrease in your salary for many years until you are able to pay them off for good.

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Gmat Reading

By Randy Paes

For most people gmat reading comprehension is the toughest section to show improvement on. The problem is that there is no universally accepted resource on gmat reading. Most test prep companies teach students to make outlines of the passage or even skim the passage. Both these approaches are neither practical or efficient. We must read the entire gmat passages to understand them. The truth is most people are simply reading the incorrect way. Most people suffer from three bad habits that we must absolutely eliminate to get better at reading. These include:

• fixation- Fixation is the when you focus only on one word . However, the human mind is capable of reading a group of words.


• rereading- Rereading is going back over a section or sentence because of a lack of understanding caused either by lack of confidence or lack of concentration.


• sub vocalization- This is probably the hardest learned behavior to break. Sub Vocalization is silently repeating the word in our head when we read it.

To do well on gmat reading comprehension students must balance reading speed, comprehension, and recall. The best way to get better at each of these categories is to practice them in isolation. For example, we can use our finger to focus our eyes to improve speed. Next we would focus on exercises that improve comprehension and recall. If we can break these bad habits and improve these skills we will be able to read at the speed we think not the speed we talk.

Randy is the author of the 800 gmat blog and is currently working on his MBA.

Why Do Dissertations Need Proofreading?

By Nick Sanders

No doubt you have taken a long time to plan, research and write your dissertation topic. You will have probably missed out on family dinners, nights out with friends, and stayed up until the early hours of the morning trying to finish sections of your dissertation. You will have worked hard, exhausting every opportunity to excel and add as much detail and understanding to your work as you can.

The big question now is: are you sure every little mistakes has been ironed out? Does your work flow and is your content concise and breeds clarity? Is the tone of your paper on the right track, and have you check your spelling and grammar is correct? If you're unsure about these then you are going to want to get your work proofread.

Dissertation proofreading, no matter how it is completed, whether by a friend or by a company, should always be done by someone else other than you. Remember from the above that you will no doubt have spent a lot of time on researching and writing the paper? Well, you are going to be too close to the paper to effectively proofread and edit your own work - you will just not see the mistakes that are there.

Your mind will play tricks and you will read sentences as being correct, when they are not. No doubt you will have read over your research paper numerous times, making sure that what you are saying is correct, and the style, flow, and tone of your writing is as clear as you want it to be. Because of this, you will become blind to most mistakes in your work; some of these are minor, but many of them will be major points that you just did not notice.

When you are choosing a proofreader to proofread and edit your document, you should look at the company or individual in regard to their experience. This is through whether they have experience editing and proofreading dissertations, and if they have experience in your field of research. Your main aim when choosing a proofreader will be to make sure they will not only check for spelling and grammatical errors, but also that they are checking your work for consistency, clarity, tone and structure of argument.

If you are an international student studying in the UK, and feel that you need a little more than proofreading, then you should have your work edited too. Proofreading is a process of 'finally polishing' your work before you submit it, whereas editing takes this process one step further by changing parts of sentences and different phrases to ensure that the clarity and tone of your paper is the utmost, and that you will gain the best mark available. Having your document edited does not mean that the editor will write your document for you, or change huge chunks of your writing, rather, they will adapt your sentences to be grammatically correct and influence consistency in your work.

Nick Sanders is the owner and founder of Supaproofread.com, a dissertation proofreading services company, specialising in editing and proofreading services. You should visit them if you are looking for dissertation editing proofreading.

What Exactly is a Thesis?

By Nick Sanders

No doubt you are a student in academia at the moment, or you may even be a parent researching exactly what you son/daughter will be doing for their thesis. An academic thesis is a study that represents individual (or sometimes group) research, which is then concluded and grounded around written evidence, by the individual student; it is submitted in partial fulfillment of a degree at a recognised university. Such a degree can be for an undergraduate course (commonly termed bachelors), or a postgraduate course, such as a masters or PhD. The main idea behind this type of paper, is to provide the reader with an in-depth account and study of a particular project that the student has undertaken.

There are many such topics and subjects that the student can look into and conduct research, whether through an experiment, investigation, or other primary research area. The thesis will be measured for originality, findings and conclusions, as well as whether the paper has been kept within a set word-count that is established by the school, college or university.

The main part of the thesis, the research, will often start a long time before the student is thinking about what hypothesis he/she is trying to prove or disprove. A plan is an ideal position to start the actual research process, planning what they want to achieve and by when - as theses will have a submission deadline.

In general, the research element of a course, both in undergraduate and postgraduate terms, will be an extra part to the course. On an undergraduate course, the thesis is a main part of the final year grade that counts heavily to the final grade of the course, and is often found on degree courses that award honours. On a postgraduate course, such as a masters degree, the thesis part of the course will be a separate module of the course and will be conducted over the summer term of the year; this will count between 5 and 20% of the final grade. Generally, all masters degrees will require the student to complete a thesis.

Therefore, the thesis is an important part of any degree course and should be considered highly valuable to your final degree grade. There are strict guidelines to submission, other than the deadline, and these should be followed, as they are often more stringent than that of an essay.

Production of a thesis may require the student to put up a plausible defense in-front of the awarding panel, at their institution. Generally, only a few people will be chosen, and in some cases none, when they are submitting a thesis on an undergraduate degree or masters degree course. It is usually at this point where a defense is only seen for doctoral theses. However, the student should be aware that they may be called upon to defend their writing and research, as well as opinions, view and conclusions of their paper. Keeping in mind here, that it is often best to provide tangible examples when referring to what you have written in your actual paper.

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How to Effectively Write Essays on Personal Experiences

By Nick Sanders

When you are looking towards writing a personal experience essay, the first thing you want to be thinking about is the subject of that particular essay. When you are writing about your personal experiences it can sometimes, well most times, be awkward to write down and communicate, onto paper, the experiences that you have had. In essence, you are communicating your beliefs, attitudes and character to people who are going to be reading the essay.

When you are looking at writing a personal essay, your course leader isn't looking for a five or even three thousand worded essay, as most personal essays are in the region of six hundred to one thousand words in length - that's roughly around two to three pages.

When you are looking for an example of an experience to write about you will need to think in terms of how the actual experience has made you feel, how it has affected you and, most importantly, what you have learned from the actual experience. You will, therefore, need to add specific information and narrative to the paper (though concisely) to increase the credibility of what you have learned and why.

Whilst putting together and refining your essay, you will be establishing your own understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, and why you have them. However, what you also need to keep in mind, whilst writing the essay, is that you don't become overwhelmed will the subject and too attached; some people do become a little emotional when writing this type of paper. The important thing to remember is that becoming emotional is fine, so long as you write an effective piece that communicates all of the above to the reader. After all, you don't want to put down your thoughts and feelings on paper, only to curse yourself about going off track, when you come to the reviewing stage of the process.

Therefore, the editing stage, in this type of essay, becomes increasingly important, as you don't want to include 'fluff' or 'drivvel' that will be of no interest, and more importantly, have no impact/meaning to the reader.

In many of these types of essays, you, as the writer, will come with an individual aspect and approach to life - more importantly, this will be different from your colleagues and lecturer. It is important, then, the essay is from your point of view and 'has a stamp of you' in the writing. However, you shouldn't consider this to be a place to stop, as you should too conduct some research on the area that you are writing about. Maybe it is about you getting over your fear of heights whilst on holiday; you will then look at some previously conducted research that analyses why people have such a fear, and how they overcome it.

Just because it is a personal experience essay, it does not mean that you should not consult previously researched material and academic sources.

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How to Effectively Outline Your Research Paper

By Nick Sanders

Effectively outlining, planning and writing your research paper can be a daunting task, and you should try to learn all that you can to overcome this obstacle, producing a well researched and written paper.

You do not need a different type of training or coaching to write a research paper, but you should think of it as a set of different essays linked together by one goal. These 'essays' should be separate in nature, but also link heavily with one another, referring to specific parts of other 'essays' in your paper.

Your research paper will not take the form of developed corporate writing, as this would be too flexible for academia. You will want to structure the chapters of your work effectively and involve thoughts of the reader in many parts of your work.

Introduction

The introduction section of your work will involve a few chapters that are linked together; they will introduce the area on what the paper will discuss and also prepare readers for the data analysis area of your research. You will need to clarify what you aim to research in the entire process, within this section, as well as including a literature review to support the establishment for the research in the first place. Presentation of the procedures that you will use, together with what will be accomplished during the research, should also be included.

Body

The body of your paper will involve several chapters. Many researchers tend to include a methodology chapter in their work here, to establish the 'research methods' that they will use when collecting primary data. Following this will be the results and data analysis section, which will contain all information that has been collected and will generally be presented in the form of graphs, charts and tables. Further, this section will also contain an overview of what the actual data means for the reader and the research as a whole. Generally, this will include evidence to support analysis in the thesis proposal.

Conclusion

The final part of the research paper will be the conclusion, which comes at the end of the paper. This will usually only involve a single chapter and will summarize all procedures undertaken within the actual research. It will also include any opinions by the author on how well the actual research has progressed, and will cover an analysis of the findings and recommendations for future work on the particular topic area.

By following the above, you will be able to effectively outline your research paper, both for you to understand and, more importantly, your reader. You want to keep your chapters as concise as possible, but also ensure that you promote the fact that your focus has been varied, but has centered in on a particular topic. No one will want to read your work if it is all over the place and patchy; and truth comes from the opposite of this, where readers will be disconcerted if you repeat yourself continuously.

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How to Decide on an MBA Dissertation Topic

By Nick Sanders

Throughout your MBA, you will no doubt have been toiling with the different areas of your operational experience and management that should have emphasis in essays and projects that you have been working on. This will also be true when you are thinking about your MBA dissertation topic, as you will need to choose an element within your organisation to conduct an in-depth study.

Business dissertation topics do contain a wide ranging of different subjects to choose from and you should not look towards being constrained just by the department where you work. You should also look at other departments that your team works with and look towards analysing the affects that both have on the topic at hand, and whether there are any affecting other aspects too.

Your dissertation will be a difficult and arduous task; therefore, you will want to look at a topic area that is of interest to you. You may have been thinking about a specific area that you want to learn more about, so that you can help your organisation combat it. What you should try to resist is higher management dictating which area, department or topic, should be chosen; whilst you should look at including some of their thoughts and thinking, behind your research, you should complete the research paper on a subject that interests you and will challenge your train of thought.

The paper should cover all usual dispensable sections required for discussion in scholarly research and each section should be adapted so that it can be read by non-academics. Therefore, filled with enough theory and conceptualisation for other members in your organisation to understand. The topic of the research should also reflect a broad overview and prospective towards the elements that you are trying to discover/research.

You should look at how the decisions you make on your chosen topic will affect your ability to conduct primary research with the people you want to. This may be through interviews with experts in your field, industry, or organisation. It can also be through primary research conducted with operational employees across your organisation too, so your topic may depend on the logistics that you are able to implement to gain views and answers that you can analyse.

You should be able to plan your research paper from now on in and also be able to see where it is going to end up. That is not saying that the topic you choose will be so easy understand and see the end result; but, rather, you will be able to recognise the steps that will need to be taken in order to complete your research in a timely manner that will be of satisfaction to all parties involved.

An MBA dissertation is a complex and challenging research paper to complete; you will need to present your thoughts and viewpoint of the entire organisation and fit all the 'building blocks' into the right places. This will result in effective components that can be implemented in your organisation, moving both yourself (academically and professionally), and the organisation (people and processes) forward.

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Dissertation Guide - 6 Tips to Completion

By Nick Sanders

Finding guides on writing your dissertation that get straight to the point are few and far between. Some books do go on for chapters and chapters reiterating the same points over and over again; I should know, as I read most of them when I was completing my dissertations at university. There are, however, 6 short tips that will help you complete your dissertation easily and simply - they aren't going to be the only source you should check, but you should certainly keep note of them as they will be helpful, no matter at what stage in the process you are; even if you are in year one at college/university.

Tip 1 - Choose your topic wisely

You should confine yourself to choosing a topic to write your dissertation on that is something you are familiar with. This shouldn't be a topic that you know like the back of your hand, but should be a topic that you have a keen interest in and that you have some grounding knowledge on. You shouldn't pick a topic that you know absolutely nothing about either, as you will find searching for relevant material a little harder than you imagine. The key point on choosing your topic is to have a little understanding about it and choose an area that has some challenging fields of interest that you can conduct an explorative study on.

Tip 2 - Check the credibility of your sources

When you are conducting your literature review, you will want to ensure that all the sources you consult are credible and reliable. After all, you won't want to complete this section, and other sections, to find out that the solid grounding you thought you had isn't so. You will want to consult academic and reliable research sources, such as books, journal articles, periodicals, and any other source that has been produced in the academic arena. All other sources should be approached with caution, through most newspapers and newspaper publications can be considered credible.

Tip 3 - Establish a clear Methodology

Your methodology, commonly termed the methods section, is there to outline to the reader in which ways you are going to attempt to conduct the research process - primary research through interviews and questionnaires, etc. You should always explain the key steps that you are going to undertake to gather information and I would suggest that you outline the stages of the process before you being to write this chapter.

Tip 4 - Analyse the data with ease

When you are writing up your data analyses, you will want to make sure that you make this section both interesting to read and easy to understand. You should produce this section in a step-by-step process, and remember to provide pointers and explanations when calculating statistics and values to support your arguments.

Tip 5 - Conclude your paper correctly

The final chapter of your dissertation will be the conclusion of your paper. You should remember not to include new findings or arguments in this section that do not appear in the body of your work. You should answer any questions that you posed in your thesis statement, or through objectives in your introduction, as answers to these questions need to be stated. Additionally, you will want to summarise the key findings that you have covered throughout the whole research process and mention any difficulties that could be gained by the reader. This latter point will build on your credibility as a researcher and research paper writer, as you will be acknowledging that your research does have some limitations.

Tip 6 - Always Review and Revise

After you have finished your paper you should always review what you have written; this will take a considerable amount of time. You should review your paper chapter by chapter and ensure that there is a constant flow, and that the clarity of your argument and tone of your writing is consistent. Further, you probably should consider having your work proofread and edited, and checked for consistency and structure.

Nick Sanders is the owner and founder of Supaproofread.com, a dissertation editing services company, specialising in editing and proofreading services. You should visit them if you are looking for dissertation editing proofreading.

Academic Thesis Statements Explained

By Nick Sanders

Many people become confused with the numerous terms in academia; the difference between an essay and a report can also confuse many people, not just freshers. In order to fully understand what a thesis statement is, you will need to understand that it concentrates on a generalised topic and opinions.

The central topic of a thesis statement generally means that this paper is concerned around an individual topic and the author won't usually venture far, as can be found in a general essay or report. The key element of this paper will be to provide the reader with examples to prove an overall point.

The thoughts and understanding of the topic should be clearly established in the writing, as you the author, will want to paint a realistic picture of what you want to achieve through accurate analyses and definitive information, which will be reviewed in the research process of the paper.

The key element that you need to remember with this paper is that you need to have both contrast and control - you should be providing valid arguments and discussion of the topic/area, on the one side, and the paper should be well structured and planned on the other. You should lead your reader along a road to your understanding and scope of the paper.

Also, you should have a central theme to the paper, as well as specific areas that the paper looks into and analyses. You will need to plan and execute the thesis statement well, in order to understand the whole process. If you plan and execute the paper well, then the rest of your thoughts, understanding, and actual writing will fall into line. You should also remember that this type of paper is persuasive in nature and should lead the reader to a specific ending; your writing and conclusions need to look more realistic, but at the same time definitive.

An ideal view of a thesis statement would be to look at it as a paper that needs to be packed full of accurate and reliable data, which is easily verifiable by the reader; you will not want to write this crucial and critical paper placed on some un-found facts and opinions.

Being in full control of what you are writing and presenting to the reader is a must with this type of paper, and you can not afford to 'slip up' or make a mistake. Your professionalism is important here and you do not want to detract the reader from your understanding and ability to deliver on what you set out to do. If your writing looks unfocused and all over the place, then this will provide a haphazard appearance of your work.

You should take advice from lecturers and professors on the content, flow and clarity of your work, and especially if any comments are made on the structure of your work. If your structure isn't positive and linked together, then this can have negative affects on the reader's impression of what your thesis statement is going to achieve.

A thesis statement is also much of your own work and opinions, and you will be more than likely come into contact with people that will disagree categorically with what you have stated or written. You will need to be able to handle this criticism and opinionated argument, and face them with proof and understanding that what you have stated is true and reflective. Most of all, you will need to be able to 'stand your ground' through the writing in your thesis statement and when you are questioned verbally about your paper.

Nick Sanders is the owner and founder of Supaproofread.com, a thesis editing services company, specialising in editing and proofreading services. You should visit them if you are looking for dissertation editing proofreading

Getting a Harvard University Online Degree

By Nic Haffner

Who doesn't know the educational institution named Harvard University? All over the world, many people have dreamed of setting foot into this well renowned school; much more have the privilege or opportunity of entering it as a student whether as an undergrad or for post graduate studies. Because of its popularity, prestige and standards, only a limited few get to actually be there at the Harvard campus to enroll. The Harvard University online degree program addresses this problem for the international community as well as for those in the U.S.

Imagine having to have a degree with the flexibility of an online degree program and prestige of getting it from a school called Harvard University. That's exactly what the Harvard University online degree program offers.

Through a selection of courses apt for today's changing times, the Harvard University online degree program provides an opportunity for those who don't have enough resources to be there at the campus all the time to learn. One can work to earn an actual degree or to get a certificate for the courses completed. Students who would like to further their English studies can also benefit from this system.

More on the Harvard University Online Degree Program

A lot of prospective students find interesting courses in the Harvard University online degree program. The courses range from management, technology, anthropology to astronomy. With its given flexibility a student can work on an entire degree through the Harvard University online degree program. One can get

• an Associate,


• Bachelors or even


• a Masters degree.

Not all courses, though, are done online.

Some courses require that students spend time at the campus like taking exams for example. But most of the work can be done from a distance. In fact, there are courses that can earn you a certificate purely online. But again, if it's the degree that you're after, you would need to spend time in the Harvard campus once in a while.

With the Harvard University online degree program, it's possible that the students never meet their professors in person. It's through the email system or some special software that the professors and students interact. Prospective students would need a computer system and good Internet connection to succeed with this endeavor.

Lectures can be seen as a streaming video and some sample lectures can be viewed online. Others are available to students even before they sign up.

For more information about a Harvard university online degree like how to apply, which online courses they have and more Click Here.

Boost Your College Application With Photo Stories

By MJ Johnston

Did you know that many college admissions boards Google prospective students these days? It's true and what they find there may work for you or against you. Too many potential students these days are posting photos and stories of themselves in compromising situations bragging about illicit activities and bad behavior. This doesn't sit well with college boards or future potential employers, for that matter. If you have posted any free photo stories online that cast you in a bad light it would be wise to remove them and give yourself a more positive image.

Creating free online photo stories that illustrate what is unique and good about you is a much better idea. You could post photos of yourself winning an award or playing in your favorite sport. You might also consider posting photo stories that feature you doing a service project for a local charity. Anything that makes you look like a responsible person that is looking to achieve great things in life will make you more desirable to potential college admissions officials. This makes a great compliment to your college application and the photo stories you post should reflect and support the information you give there. If you volunteered at the local animal shelter to gain experience for a future career in veterinary medicine, post a photo story of you working closely with the animals, for instance.

And you don't have to wait and see whether the college admission reps are going to Google you or not, just include a link to the photo sharing site right in your college application letter. This will show great initiative on your part and let the college know that you are creative and comfortable with a computer as well as sending whatever message and image you have created with your free online photo sharing stories. Image is everything and while it won't compensate for lousy grades or low SAT scores, it may just give you the edge you need to outshine the competition and make it into your college of choice.

You may not get a chance to meet with the college admissions board in person until after they have made their decision so the only chance you have to make a good impression is with your application and online photo story. Adding compelling pictures and stories to your site will help the board feel as though they know you and like you. You become a real person to them instead of just another paper application they have to choose from. It is much harder to say "no" to a real person than to a piece of paper.

You only have one chance to make a first impression and your free online photo sharing stories can make whatever impression you want to make. Let yours tell people that you are intelligent, honorable, active and a real go-getter. You never know what opportunities may lie ahead until you give it a chance. In today's world it takes every possible advantage to succeed and your online photo stories are just one more way to create an advantage.

MJ Johnston writes for a variety of websites, including Hoorray, a photo sharing site that offers the quickest and easiest way to create a digital photo album and enjoy free online photo storage.

How Much Will You Make With an MBA?

By Mark Warner

If you are like thousands of other students out there, you are considering getting your MBA or Masters in Business Administration. While we all have our own unique motivations for getting the degree of our choice, the amount of money we'll be making with our degrees is usually of paramount importance. However, not everyone who earns an MBA can be expected to earn the maximum amount of money available for a number of reasons, such as the amount of prestige attached to a particular school's MBA program, the type of connections you have once you graduate and the type of business you pursue once you have your degree. Let's take a look at how all three of these variables influence what you can make with your MBA degree.

According to recent statistics, it really is worth staying in school to get your MBA. Starting salary numbers jump significantly when you have your MBA from approximately $56,000 a year to $76,000 a year. When you extrapolate that five years into the future, the earning gap is even larger, with most MBA students earning well over $100,000. There are a number of things that can influence that earning potential, however.

Almost every major university in North America has an MBA program, but not all MBAs are created equally. Just as there are some schools that specialize in microbiology and others that churn out exceptional surgeons, some schools are better known for having solid MBA programs. You can significantly increase your earning potential by graduating from a school like Harvard that has an established MBA program that is highly respected as opposed to graduating from a school that has just started an MBA program.

As many of you know, the real world is less about what you know and more about who you know. Our professors try to hammer into our heads how important it is to network while we're in school and when you look at the influence networking has on MBA earning potential, you'll see why. Many times, things like our resumes, where we graduated in our class and the grades we received on our final exams mean very little if you know someone who can start your career off on the right foot. Perhaps more than any other single factor, who you know can determine how much you will make right out of school with your MBA.

Finally, not all types of companies give the same kind of rewards. Just like social work tends to be the lowest earning degree one can get, if you affiliate yourself with a law firm or another business that rakes in the cash, you will likely find significantly higher earning numbers over the life of your degree. The question that many of us have to ask at one time or another is how happy you'll be working at the job your MBA earns you. Will the extra cash bring you genuine happiness or will working at a job that helps to make the world a better place be a more significant reward?

Earning potential with your MBA is a major concern that almost every student has, however, putting a price on happiness is something that no one can do.

Mark Warner is a Legal Research Analyst for RealDealDocs.com. RealDealDocs gives you insider access to millions of legal documents online drafted by the top law firms in the US that you can download, edit and print. Search For Free at http://www.RealDealDocs.com

Many Students Want to Work Green

By Bob Roth

More and more students go to college with the goal of graduating and finding a job within a green industry. They are concerned about the future of our planet and the people who inhabit it. These students are worried about global warming, pollution, health issues, energy efficiency, our quality of life and the future of mankind.

For students who are proficient with math, science, engineering, electronics, computers and software, there is a wide range of opportunities in green industries. They need people who can develop products and equipment in areas such as: pollution control, energy efficiency, emissions, greenhouse gases, natural products and recycling, etc. However, many other students don't realize that they don't need to be an engineer, a scientist or a computer specialist to work with a green employer.

Every employer needs employees to run their company. That means that they employ a wide variety of professionals with expertise in sales, marketing, finance, human resources, communications, public relations, advertising, customer service, manufacturing, distribution, accounting, law, taxes and much more. Green employers still have a business to run. To do that, they need people like you.

If you are seriously interested in working for a green company, you can do the following.

Excel In Your Field Of Interest - Whatever your field, you should try to perform in a way that will make employers take notice. Your objective is to give employers more reasons to want you. Generally that means that you will fall in the top third of your class. Specific accomplishments in your field of interest, on campus, at work or in the local community, will make you more attractive to the employers you pursue.

Get Some Green Experience - Whether it be by taking environmental courses, finding part-time or summer work with a green employer, volunteering with a proactive community environmental organization or writing articles about recycling, solar power, wind energy, battery technology, our carbon footprint or reforestation, you can find a way to obtain some green experience. On campus, you might even start and lead a club with an environmental focus or encourage your own college to become greener. Regardless of how you do it, get out there and rub elbows with people who have similar interests and concerns. Demonstrate your passion by taking action in the field that you love.

Identify Green Employers - Start your research early. Identify at least 100 green employers that meet your needs. Then, learn everything you can about them. Where are they located? Do they employ people with your education and experience? What are their products and services? Who are their people? Are they financially sound? What is their reputation? Also obtain the phone numbers and e-mail addresses for key contacts within each employer. Additionally, it would be helpful for you to find out which new grads they hired in the last year or two and what education, experience, qualifications and accomplishments these recent hires were able to offer.

Develop Your Network - Believe it or not, the people you know and the people they know represent more than 60,000 people. Some of the people in your network already work for green employers. Others have contacts in green employers. Still others have access to information about green employers and their people. To conduct an effective job search, you will need that information. Therefore, It is up to you to contact the people in your network and build relationships with the people who can help you.

As you conduct your search for jobs with green employers, keep this in mind, employers generally prefer to hire people who have some form of experience in their field. That's because most employers can more easily relate to employment candidates who talk about specific accomplishments in their field of interest. Therefore, It would be helpful for you to be ready to offer examples and stories about your experiences and successes.

If you truly want to work for a green employer, there is no reason why you can't. Serious job hunters do the preliminary research, find ways to get some job-related experience and go after the employers that are of interest to them. That's what you can do too.

Visit Bob's web site: http://www.The4Realities.com . Bob Roth is the author of The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College -and- The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job. by Bob Roth The "College & Career Success" Coach Bob Roth is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. He also write articles for more than 175 college career services offices and campus newspapers. Additionally, Bob has developed 15 self-scoring learning tool that help college students find success. http://www.The4Realities.com Bob Roth, a former campus recruiter, is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. Known as The "College & Career Success" Coach, Bob also writes articles for more than 200 College Career Services Offices, Campus Newspapers, Parent Associations and Employment Web Sites. Additionally, Bob has developed 20 Self-Scoring Learning Tools that help college students find success. He has been interviewed on numerous radio programs across the country and also by many newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal. Lastly, Bob has served as an Adjunct at Marist College, teaching a course in Career Development. The4Realities.com