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- An Online College Degree In No Time: Fund Your Way Through School With Student Financial Aid - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Kimberly DianeThere are hundreds of resources available to students who want to continue their education and receive an online college degree but are unable to pay for it up front. Whatever route you're choosing for student financial aid - an unpaid monetary gift or re-paid financial assistance - funding your ...
Views: 1832 - Its All About Dissertation Introduction - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from julie edwardPossibly the most significant part of your paper, a dissertation introduction informs about the topic of your writing and provides a background to your research. Dissertation introduction is a part of your dissertation project that contains the major purposes of your investigation and the ways ...
Views: 2828 - How To Do Dissertation Proposal Writing! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from julie edwardWriting a dissertation proposal is possibly the hardest part of the dissertation writing process. In creating a dissertation proposal you are crafting something out of nothing. Developing an understanding of an issue, identifying, reading and summarizing the relevant literature, and developing ...
Views: 1742 - The Important Parts Of Dissertation Proposal - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from julie edwardYour thesis/dissertation proposal provides an overview of your proposed plan of work, including the general scope of your project, your basic research questions, research methodology, and the overall significance of your study. In short, your dissertation proposal explains what you want to ...
Views: 2105 - Planning Your Law Dissertation And Making It Possible! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from julie edwardLegal writing is distinctive and unlike any other writing style you will have experienced. It is factual, straight to the point and omits any 'filling words' or 'waffle'. Law is a much respected and highly honored field of study. There are many people who opt for courses in law as it is an easy ...
Views: 1717 - Key Points To Consider When Choosing Your Dissertation Title - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from julie edwardThe major concern many doctoral candidates have is the selection of dissertation topic. In some cases a topic just comes naturally out of past projects and coursework, but for most people it is a very hefty confront. Selecting a topic is at the core of any dissertation project, because the ...
Views: 2263 - Steps In Making A+ Persuasive Essay Papers - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Patricia BhurngamWriting persuasive essay papers requires advanced skill in writing. Before the writer starts, he must first understand that writing skill is not enough to secure successful persuasive essay papers. The more important part is to know how to generate trust from the readers. Here are four easy ...
Views: 4255 - Choosing A Dissertation Topic - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from julie edwardAlthough the subject or topic of your dissertation will need to be related to the themes and issues covered in your ‘Advanced Topics’ course(s), this is an opportunity to identify and explore your own areas of interest. Generally speaking, the more narrowly focused your dissertation ...
Views: 1458 - Choosing The Topic For Your Dissertation! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from julie edwardBefore thinking about topics for your dissertation project, make sure you are clear in your own mind about what a dissertation really is. You are well-known with the principles of essay writing which is the most common form of academic writing, but a dissertation is surely differ from a standard ...
Views: 1098 - Choosing The Dissertation Topic For Phd Dissertation - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from julie edwardA PhD dissertation is a serious paper that aims at developing students’ critical thinking and research abilities. A student, who has to accomplish a PhD dissertation, has to present any discovery or finding within the selected field. But the problem begins from the very beginning when you ...
Views: 3224 - Dissertation - Classical Structure - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from julie edwardConducting and writing a dissertation can be a challenging, frustrating, exhausting, and exhilarating experience for even the most knowledgeable and prepared student. First of all, you are going to have to do research that will support your particular thesis. The research must be original and ...
Views: 854 - Dissertation Abstract Writing And Points To Remember! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from julie edwardThe dissertation itself comes out of a long and complex process. While writing every single chapter, every separate part of your project has to be thoroughly sketched, outlined and constructed. Even the smallest parts, such as a dissertation abstract, require attention. The dissertation abstract ...
Views: 1359 - 13 Points To Help You In Formatting Your Dissertation - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from julie edwardDissertation is one of the most important element, as well as the most crucial stage, of the academic life. Dissertation pertains to the final gauge that measures up how well students have understood their respective scholastic studies. This involves the actual application of all vital knowledge ...
Views: 839 - Dissertation Methodology Chapter! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from julie edwardThe Dissertation Methodology chapter is used to justify the choice of methods employed during the research project. It refers to the choice and use of particular strategies and tools for data gathering and analysis and giving you an answer of how to write a dissertation methodology. A section ...
Views: 3035 - Dissertation Writing - The Rules To Follow! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from julie edwardThesis writing is backbreaking work. It demands a massive amount of the writer's research and composition efforts. Then again, in addition to the academic expertise, this form of schoolwork also needs certain virtues to function and end efficiently. Without such values, all supposed skills fly ...
Views: 997 - 10 Points To Help You In Your Dissertation Writing! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from julie edwardWriting Dissertation isn’t an easy task to do especially when you have reason for not to do it. But well we all have to do it…like it or not; but we have to. So regardless of what stage you are at in completing your thesis or dissertation for instance dissertation methodology, the ...
Views: 990 - The Structure Of A Dissertation ! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from julie edwardWriting a dissertation is something that will make you think twice that is it really important to do it. And unfortunately it is. Spending your time in writing your dissertation instead of partying around doesn’t seems a good idea but well we have to do it, like it or not. At most we can ...
Views: 872 - School Superintendents And Community College Presidents A Great Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesThere is a tremendous opportunity to enhance our competitive edge in the global economy that is often overlooked. It’s time for community college presidents and school superintendents to form new relationships. This relationship should consist of something greater than traditional dual ...
Views: 1035 - Got Risk Tolerance? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Hal WechslerWhen you want to pick up the butter knife your Bicep and Tricep muscles work in pairs and in opposition, right? One extends, causing the other to contract or your motor function fails, and you are buttering your wrist. We have two different brain circuits for risk and reward, and they are ...
Views: 894 - MLA Style - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Gardner WilkinsonMLA is an acronym for the Modern Language Association of America. The Modern Language Association was founded in 1883. Today, the MLA consists of 30,000 members from 100 different countries. The MLA provides its members with opportunities to share their teachings and scholarly findings with one ...
Views: 1423 - Microsoft Windows Vista Features That Stand Out - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from M. AslamWindows vista is already creating waves in desktop computing and beyond. It seems different but the fact is users only need to getting used to it. It is simple; choose an edition, buy or upgrade and start exploring. You can do anything with Vista but I have favorite some of the best things I ...
Views: 1154 - 5 Things You Know For Selection Of Online Marketing Degree - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Alex BellweatherMarketing degree is one of the most important ways to get the opportunities in the field of business. It is important for you to select the career in the field of marketing to get the better choice in the competitive world. There is a good opportunities in different field to get the proper ...
Views: 999 - 6 Steps To Success - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Lucas KentTeaching is changing. Are you? Two generations and only six decades later, their grandson the student received twenty years of formal English and French education, from dozens of specialized educators on three continents. Today, their grandson the teacher has many new resources, but the ...
Views: 1141 - First Steps For Creating Intelligent Pleasure - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Marsha AndersonCreating intelligent pleasure is about achieving goals that gives satisfaction to the self and as many people with whom you are associated with, however, there should not be any boundaries when it comes to distributing satisfaction, it is for this reason the process is considered an intelligent ...
Views: 946 - Many American High School Graduates Are Unprepared For The Work World Or College - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Harpreet KaurMany American high school graduates are unprepared for the work world or college, according to a recent survey, and at least one education association says a shift in high school programs, challenging curriculum and continued focus on a federal vocational education, training designed to advance ...
Views: 1491 - Fathers Making Changes - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Kate Pelchat“It was the day I graduated from PC ProSchools and unfortunately my children were not able to attend the ceremony,” shares Jim Schmidt, Customer Support Technician at AT&T, PC ProSchools graduate and proud father. “I was on my way home and I thought I needed to see the kids so I called them ...
Views: 893 - College Families Bushwhacked By New Loan Legislation - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Reecy ArestyOn September 4, 2007, President Bush signed the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, designed to make more financial aid available to the poorest families, as well as lowering interest rates for new borrowers. As a bonus, the bill also created an opportunity for students to avoid repayment of ...
Views: 2155 - How To Do Your Dissertation Research Productively? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from lori blake76Are you ready to start your dissertation research? Your research should illustrate a broad understanding of studies done in your area of study. Whether you are starting your research or have started already, I am going to discuss some important points that you should know in order to carry out ...
Views: 950 - New Brilliant Counting Method Surpasses “Old School” Teaching - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Carla and Angela AnnerinoTraditional counting for “making change” has just been replaced with a faster and easier mathematical counting method. Not knowing how to “make change” is an underlying problem in today’s society. In this day and age, it is automatically assumed that everyone knows how to make change and that ...
Views: 2447 - 10 Factors Vital For Writing Successful Dissertations - by Submitted on May 30, 2008 from lori blake76No doubt Dissertations or thesis is a graduate-educated professional's first intensive experience in academic writing. A dissertation or thesis is a document that present’s the author's research and result and is submitted in support of contention for a degree or professional ...
Views: 1835 - Preparing for the FCC GROL & Ship Radar License - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Randall GlassThe parts of the following is taken from the FCC website. And heavily modified with improvements. General Radiotelephone Operator License is required to adjust, maintain, or internally repair FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters in the aviation, maritime, and international fixed ...
Views: 4283 - What Should You Know About Dissertation Projects? - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from lori blake76Completing your dissertation project efficiently means completing and earning your degree. Therefore, it is imperative to know not only the salient features, but each and every part of your dissertation project and writing process. You must find out the specific requirements of your ...
Views: 908 - How The Sewing Machine Part Changed History - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Korbin NewlynSewing has been around for thousands of years in one form or another. Throughout the last millennium, the greatest technological advancements to the sewing machine has been the types of materials that are used to make sewing needles as well as threads. It was not until the nineteenth century, ...
Views: 4280 - Sewing Fun Stuff - A Rainy Day Savior - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Korbin NewlynMany Kids get bored on rainy weekends when they don't have any work for those days and all their usual games are also over. Then why not try sewing stuff, kids will get to learn something new and creative and proud enough to show it off at their school the next week. There are lots of easy as ...
Views: 1585 - Sage Or Technocrat As The Ideal Teaching Resources. - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Alistair OwensThe role of a modern teacher is not easy. The objective to impart knowledge, instil a learning ability, an interest in learning and ultimately groom their students towards examination success posses many challenges in modern schooling. The expectations of parents, educational authorities, the ...
Views: 1474 - Dissertation Research Methodology And The Three Why's - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from lori blake76Dissertation Research Methodology is no doubt an important part of a dissertation project. Even it can make or break your project. Dissertation Research Methodology means being aware of the way in which you do something and being able to justify why you did it that way. Each academic discipline ...
Views: 2721 - What Is Continuing Education, And Why Should I Consider It? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Mistina Thomson"Continuing education is a wide-ranging term that encompasses education outside standard high school diploma or college degree programs. Most participants in continuing education are non-traditional students--older than the typical college age group of 18 to 21. Some take courses for personal ...
Views: 1936 - Research Is Key to Choosing the Right College - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Mistina Thomson"College enrollments are higher than ever. In 2005 more than 60% of high school graduates enrolled in two or four-year colleges and more than 16 million students were registered in some type of postsecondary education. Moreover, college enrollments are only expected to increase in the coming ...
Views: 902 - How To Evaluate an Online School - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Mistina Thomson"Students aren't the only ones being graded on their performance. Online schools are under the microscope as prospective students learn what features to look for prior to enrolling. Any online school merits exploration and asking the correct questions assists students in selecting a suitable ...
Views: 1000 - 3 Things You Should Know To Write Your PhD Dissertation - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from lori blake76Writing a PhD dissertation is an extremely lengthy task. It requires and demands originality. You must discuss a problem which was not investigated earlier and therefore should be unique. In this article, I am going to discuss three common things that students should know when they start ...
Views: 1190 - College Testing With The SAT And ACT - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Barbara WulfCollege testing takes place several times a year and another round of tests is coming up this spring. I often get questions from parents who are concerned about the testing procedure. Some of their questions include: - Which test do the colleges prefer? - What is the difference between the ...
Views: 1810 - How To Shop and Save On Website Hosting - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Tarsem Singh"What's your web address?" From small "mom and pop" home-based businesses to mega- stores, people ask this question in business every single day. Even if you only operate a small, local business, if you don't have a website (or at least email) people honestly look at you funny. A few ...
Views: 856 - Tips For Buying A First Computer - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from pankaj rawatThe first question you need to ask yourself is why you need a computer and for what purpose you will use it: * Surfing the Internet * Sending and receiving e-mail * Word Processing * Spreadsheet and Money management * Listening and recording music * Storing and manipulating images * ...
Views: 918 - Printer Maintenance Kits - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Mark HenryPrinters have been around for years and these days they are an essential part of any office environment. Whether its a sales report or internet usage statistics logged by your server they all need to be printed. To do all this work you need a trusty printer. Think what would happen if your ...
Views: 755 - RIP (Routing Information Protocol) - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from M. AslamRIP (Routing Information Protocol) is a distant vector routing protocol. RIP algorithm has been in use since the early days of ARPAnet. Currently, there are 2 versions of RIP, which are known as Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1) and Routing Information Protocol version 2 (RIPv2). ...
Views: 1090 - Recruiting Excellent Job Candidates - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from pankaj rawatAn independent recruiter, recruiting agency or executive search firm is charged with tracking down excellent potential candidates for available job positions. Despite the fact that there are innumerable people seeking positions of employment in the 21st century, it often seems to a typical ...
Views: 878 - Accounting Police: Do They Exist? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from alka ranaWho created accounting principles? Who sets and revises accounting standards? What if you don’t follow all the rules, do you go to jail? Is there an accounting police force that investigates and arrests violators? It would seem that there must be some regulatory force to make sure that ...
Views: 841 - The Four Advantages Of having An Accident Specialists - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Mariah ColeAccident specialist is an attorney or solicitor or lawyer who specialises in the following: Personal injuries Injuries, auto Road accidents Death and life serious accidents Medical , clinical negligence Wrongful death Physical and psychological injuries When a person in injured through ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - Interview With An Online Student On Active Duty In Iraq - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Kelli SmithAs Gerald Powless advanced in rank and responsibility in the US Army, he found it harder and harder to attend traditional college classes. With longer hours, a heaver workload, and more responsibility, Powless looked toward online coursework for the first time in 2003. Enlisted in the Army for ...
Views: 898 - How To Choose A College Major - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Kelli SmithTrying to choose a college major can become overwhelming. Here are three simple questions you should be asking yourself. If you're having trouble choosing a college major, take heart. You're not alone. Almost two-thirds of U.S. undergrads change majors before graduating, according to Ejournal ...
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