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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Honesty 9 Of 10

                      Honesty 9 of 10
Honesty is known as the best quality. Employers need to be assured that you contain unwearied honesty if they were to trust you with certain company secrets.

How can you improve your exhibition of honesty? You demonstrate integrity every day when you complete your homework and combat the temptations that surround you.
What is Honesty?
·        Honesty is the quality that embodies what is factual or true.
·        Honesty is embodied through appropriate conduct.
·        You exhibit honesty when you are truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and when you exhibit integrity.
You are exhibiting Honesty when you…
·        Complete your own homework.
·        Describe to your friend the truth.
·        Explain the true reason why you could not complete you assignment.
·        Focus on your own paper during an exam.
·        Complete your promises.
·        Return money the cashier had handed to you accidentally.
·        Write a report utilizing your own vocabulary instead of plagiarizing the material.
·        Admit you had committed a mistake.

·        Preserve a friend’s secret.
·        Return a wallet that you had found on the street.

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Time Management 8 Of 10

            Time Management 8 of 10
Learn to properly manage your time and you will benefit during the time in which you are overburdened with demands- classes, homework, and activities- at times you may necessitate your family’s assistance. University provides you with a greater opportunity in order to expand your time management skills by managing your time in solitude. This is the beneficial aspect since most tasks require multitasking. You might need to provide for certain clients while you are attracting new clients, respond to emails while constructing a presentation, or you may need to order produce while you are managing several orders.
Someone once stated “Wherever you are, be there.” The quote is instructing us to focus on the present objective. Do not allow yourself to become inattentive and not be able to properly concentrate. You are not able to repair your mistakes, so you must devote yourself to the present objective! Conquer the present objective


And you will conquer the future objective. Work continuously through the action of devoting your time toward the present objective.

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Friday, May 31, 2013

Examination Of The Details 7 Of 10

Examination of the details 7 of 10
When you observe and evaluate your mathematical calculations or when you retrieve information from online sources in order to write a paper, you are examining the details within the information. This skill

Can assist you in the workplace environment, whether you maintain a database, record the number of hours you have spent with clients or when you are composing an e-mail.
John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led the team into ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success toward. Among a number of things, he mentioned that examining the details and revision were one of the most important qualities that must be implemented into coaching and within your own pursuits. He even examined the shoe-tying method his players utilized. If their methods were deemed incorrect he would instruct them upon the proper tying technique.
Details may seem minuscule  but from minuscule ideas great things can arise, therefore you must attempt to examine details and with the implementation of this skill you will experience substantial excellence within your academic career.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Calm Under Pressure 6 Of 10

            Calm under pressure 6 of 10
Very few alumni enjoy taking an exam. Yet functioning properly while you are participating in a strenuous situation is crucial for future success. Attempt to think of the pressure behind a test as practice that will allow you to better adapt yourself to the spontaneous events with in your life. Maybe one day you might have be confined toward a certain deadline, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemical compounds.
The most effective method to curtail pressure and to even eliminate pressure is the method known as preparation. Implementing the motto known as “Be prepared!” can deliver appropriate results the first time the motto is implemented. Prepare for an exam in order to avoid the stress associated with an exam. During an exam the implementation of this motto will allow you to exhibit limitless potential

And reveal the amount effort that you have applied toward the certain examination. You will be rewarded for the effort you have exhibited into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared you will not fear. Preparation allows you to remain calm under stressful situations. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm: therefore you must prepare in under to properly function under stressful situations.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Initiative 5 Of 10

                     Initiative 5 of 10
Initiative can be compared to creativity, inventiveness, ingenuity, originality, or imagination. Every occasion in which you respond in class, every time you select a research topic, every time you transcribe your own interpretation of a literary piece, you exhibit initiative. Future employers value professionals who exhibit initiative, those who create new ideas and initialize new projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant individuals are self-starters who do not procrastinate. They are aware about the duty they must accomplish and they accomplish their duty. They do not have to be repeatedly instructed. Succeeding in High-school, University, and in the world of careers requires initiative.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Problem-Solving Skills 4 Of 10

        Problem-solving Skills 4 of 10
Problem solving is consists of much more that solving mathematical problems. Every assignment is an opportunity to determine all of the possibilities carefully and select the reasonable solution. As a working professional, you will be solving problems regularly, whether it is producing a computer program or providing your company with a solution toward their financial problems. Problem solving situations occur

Extensively and frequently; therefore, you must be prepared during a situation.
When problems or challenges occur, some individuals perceive them as negative experiences or as a crisis. These individuals probably live with in complicated lives and exhibit negative attitudes. On the contrary the successful individuals are rather cheerful, they perceive problems as opportunities, opportunities that will allow them to grow, expand, and discover new ideas. They are optimistic individuals who attempt to perceive opportunities with in problems.

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Friday, May 24, 2013

Teamwork Skills 3 Of 10

              Teamwork Skills 3 of 10
Every moment your class form groups in order to accomplish a particular task, through these actions you construct teamwork skills. In University, you will continue to be provided with these opportunities in order to convey your opinions listen and observe others, and formulating compromises. By the time you leave university, you can master this important skill that is needed during workplace interaction.
Together
Everyone
Achieves
More
Individually you can achieve so much, but when you cooperate with others who are attempting to accomplish a mutual goal, similar


Objectives you can increase the effort and versatility behind your goal. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with your peers. All members of the unification are edified utilizing an organized method, a form of edification that cannot be obtained by individual edification.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Speaking Skills 2 Of 10


               Speaking Skills 2 of 10
When you are assigned a class presentation, do not dismiss an oral presentation as an unimportant aspect of your education. Employers observe the applicants oral expertise. You may have to provide a presentation to your clients or represent their organization. It is never too soon to practice proper eye contact and other public speaking techniques.
According to the book of lists, the fear of public speaking is one of the most though of topics within the mind of an individual. Far above the fear of death and disease, the fear of public presentation is the most feared aspect. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to attempt to assist individuals overcome their initial fears.

“The most feared aspect is public speaking, with 15 percent of Americans experiencing a dramatic fear toward public presentation.” said Dr. Michael Telch of the laboratory for the study of anxiety disorders (LSAD) in the department of psychology in the University of Texas. “People have avoided jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes due to the fear of oral public presentation.”
Regardless of your occupation, your success depends upon your ability to communicate effectively. Whether you are conducting a meeting, distributing a product, or producing a presentation. Motivating co-workers or just communicating privately with others, you will achieve much better results if you are able to properly communicate.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Writing Skills 1 Of 10


               Writing skills 1 of 10
Communication is one of the most important skills that an employer seeks. Therefore communication is applied into the working area through the written format.

Health professionals preserve patient charts, researchers depend on the funds that are gained through a written application process, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone composes e-mails to individuals within and outside their organization, and before you are admitted into a career interview, you will need to prepare yourself by completing cover letters and resume’s.
An individual must seriously evaluate themselves upon their writing skills and exhibit all of your effort upon every written assignment, or every new post you transcribe on your blog site, and every writing activity you are engaged with in, if you develop your writing skills you are preparing yourself for a proper career.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Ten Ways In Which University Prepares you For Career Success


Ten ways in which university prepares you for career success.
Acquiring a higher education is not fully achieved through the memorization of fact and figures. You must construct the skills and qualities that are necessary with in a learning environment. Think and create on your own- allows employers to view you as a possible candidate. You have already begun learning these skills during high school, but university allows you to fully develop them.
The ten key Qualities
1.     Writing skills
2.     Speech skills
3.     Teamwork skills

4.     Problem solving skills
5.     Initiative
6.     You can adapt to work under tremendous pressure
7.     Attentive
8.     Time management
9.     Honesty
10.                        Your love for learning
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Monday, May 20, 2013

Exam Days: Survival Tips Test-Taking Part 3


Exam days: Survival Tips Test-Taking Part 3
Identify Key words
This allows you to focus on the main idea that is portrayed during a challenging question.
Rephrase difficult questions
In order to properly understand questions, if needed rewrite them in your own method of understanding. Be careful you must not alter the objective the question is conveying.
Organize your thoughts before you write
Organize your thoughts during short-answer responses and essays. This allows you to reduce the time needed to revise.
Write neatly
Carefully transcribe your answers in order to not cause confusion among your instructor when he or she is grading your response.
Utilize all the time you are given
If you finish your examination early, do not leave the testing premise. Utilize the extra time in order to revise and proofread your responses.
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Friday, May 17, 2013

Exam Days: Survival Tips Test-Taking Part 2


Exam Days: Survival tips test-taking Part 2
During the exam
Read the Directions
It is important to be aware of the instructions given. For example, some questions contain multiple answers.
Answer easy questions first
Implementing this strategy can stimulate your cerebral area in order to allow you to process information properly. You may also encounter information that may be essential in the process of answering another question.
Answer Every Question
Unless you are penalized for incorrect answers, attempt to answer every question, you may achieve

Partial credit if you attempt to answer the question.
Ask Questions
If a question is unclear ask your instructor for assistance. If that is not possible explain your answer in the margin.
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test-Taking Part 1


Exam day: Survival Tips Test Taking Part 1
Essential exam taking advice
Attempt these strategies while you are still attending high school, and by the time you are attending a higher education institution you will have mastered this strategy.

  Before initiating your exam
Eat well
Studies have conveyed that you necessitate proper nutrition in order to function properly.
Pack the correct supplies
Bring your pencils, pen, rulers, compasses, calculators, or any other material that is required.
Review the exam before you initiate
Examine the number of sections and the material that the test will require you to implement. Determine the amount of time you will be given and review your answers cautiously.
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Monday, May 6, 2013

It Is Online, But Is It On Target? Part 2


It is online, but is it on target? Part 2
Research with a skeptical attitude
Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for information that is factual or trustworthy, ask yourself these questions:

·         Who is the author of this webpage? If you cannot identify the individual or the organization who has written this webpage do not utilize the webpage.
·         What are the author’s qualifications that will allow him to provide you with factual information upon the subject?
·         Has the article been properly examined by other individuals through an editorial process in order to ensure quality and accuracy?
·         What is the website’s purpose? Examine the motives of the website- such as selling products or gaining electoral votes- these situations could result in incomplete or favored information/
·         Is the information accurate? Has this information been updated?
·         Where had the author received this information?
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Friday, May 3, 2013

It Is Online But Is It It On Target? Part 1


It Is Online But Is It On Target? Part 1
Utilizing the internet wisely
The internet provides us with information that can be easily accessed. However, it is also a simple task to upload information into the internet, so therefore anyone can upload anything in the internet .
You have probably utilized the internet to conduct research necessary for a paper, or to aid you in the selection of a product, or in order to share your opinion. Accessing information on the internet is fast and convenient. But when you are utilizing the internet it is important to possess the knowledge that can help you determine if a website is valid.
Many websites claim to provide valid information, but they are full of errors. Other websites present information in a manner that expresses prejudice. How can you distinguish a reliable source from an unreliable source? Also, it is critical that what you upload to the internet is decent and appropriate, never anything that expresses any sexual behavior or action., or anything vulgar, indecent, unethical, untruthful, or obscene. Upload material that will present you or your organization in a respectful manner, and provide the world with beneficial information.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

SQ3R: Survey-Question-Recite-Review


SQ3R: Survey-Question-Recite-Review
Recite
At the end of each section, then proceed to answer the question that you were preoccupied with for that section. Then transcribe you answer. Be sure to provide examples that will support your claim.
Now repeat the question. Read and Recite steps for each sections of the chapter. First select a question that you would prefer to preoccupy your-self with for the next section. Then you proceed to read and discover the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your words and transcribe it. The written questions and answers can assist you during your studies in the future.

Review
After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main concepts by examining the most exploited idea with in the text. Recite, or write a brief summary about the assignment.
Review your notes every week in order to be able to retain the information. When it is time to prepare for an exam you would have realized you have created your own study guide.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

SQ3R: A Great Reading And Studying Mehod


                             SQR3:A great reading and Studying Method
Improve you studying skills
SQ3R is an acronym that describes:
·        Survey
·        Question
·        Read
·        Recite
·        Review
SQ3R is a proven method that will allow you to improve your studying skills.
In university, You will be required to participate in a vast amount of literary studying. You will often have to complete reading assignments from several different books, for several different courses at the same time.
SQ3R assist you in the action of producing beneficial results from your reading and studying, and therefore you can utilize your time efficiently. Here is how the mechanism is structured.
Survey
Suppose your assignment is to read one chapter. First survey the chapter through the action of reviewing highlights with in the chapter:
·        Read the titles, headings, and sub headings.

·        Examine words that italicized or bold.
·        Examine charts, graphs, maps, or other visual material.
·        Read captions.
·        Read the beginning and the end of every chapter.

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Reading 5 Tips For Success Tip 5


Reading 5 Tips For Success Tip 5


Tip 5:Preserve a list of questions
When you are confused while you are reading, record your issues. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read forward. If not do not be afraid to ask for clarification. Remember, teachers create assignments; They have read the text so therefore they are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your instructors can

Provide you with clarification that will allow you to understand the material. Learning is developed through the questions asked and constructed by the learner.
Asking questions intended for yourself, instructors, or acquaintances, is a great learning method. When you cease inquiring, you cease to exist to a greater extent. Read actively by silently questioning yourself as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost any activity.
The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon Once said, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension will allow you to gain important knowledge and exerting the potential of your education. So always question.
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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Reading 5 Tips For Success Tips 3-4


     Reading 5 Tips for success Tips 3-4  


Tip 3: Do Research
Literary critics have written a vast amount of analytical and critical pieces on countless pieces of literature. If you are having difficulty understanding a particular piece of text, research the piece of literature and attempt to interpret the opinion of several individuals. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you will also be exhibiting initiative, this quality is very important. Always utilize legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Researching properly will increase your achievement greatly.

Tip 4: Utilize a Dictionary
Make sure you have access to a dictionary while you are reading. You can often discover the definition of an unknown word using context clues, but sometimes you cannot. Rather than skipping the words that seem unfamiliar, attempt to discover their definition. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and your vocabulary will also increase.
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Monday, April 22, 2013

5 Tips That Allow You To Preserve Motivation Tips 1-2


5 Tips that allow you to preserve motivation Tips 1-2
In order to succeed in High-school or in university, you must always maximize your effort. But sometimes it is difficult to preserve your motivation, even when you are aware about the importance of your academic success. Here are five methods that can be implemented in order to preserve motivation:
1.   Focus on important activity
The key toward academic success is your ability to focus on your work. Construct a list in order to be able to organize yourself. Then, formulate a plan. Although it is tempting to work on the simplest assignments first, but the assignments that consume the most time are probably the most beneficial.
In order to deter mine your priorities, rank your assignments
In the classification method of importance. Then arrange your time and devote more energy toward the assignments that impact your grade and your work. For example even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam is a much higher priority than transcribing a paragraph for your English class. As you complete each task compare each task toward a step that will allow you to succeed
2.   Create new challenges
Altering your approach can allow you to preserve your interest in you assignment. If you are given an assignment similar to one in the past, alter your perspective about the assignment. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year, attempt writing a poem. For book reports, select a History book, instead of another biography.
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