The reference tool students use most
March 21, 2010 by Jeff Holland
Find out how many students consider this database a go-to site for academic research.
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Find out how many students consider this database a go-to site for academic research.
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It definitely makes good sense (and good cents) to stay in school — both high school and college — according to the results of a recent study.
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Students with this major tend to be the worst offenders when it comes to cheating, a new study says.
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What did students do over winter break? Many will sum it up in one word — and that word isn’t “sleep.”
Colleges are supposed to be about providing a good education. But a new study shows most Americans believe they now care more about something else.
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More students are studying abroad than ever — but what are they getting out of the experience?
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For years, we’ve assumed students who take AP courses are better prepared for college. But is it still true?
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Getting used to college life isn’t easy — and there’s one thing many students need to make a successful transition.
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Getting top grades can open doors to jobs and graduate schools. So the question is: How hard should a student have to work to get an A?
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A newly proposed piece of legislation is aimed at shutting down ‘diploma mills.’
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With the rising cost of attending college, how can students cope with pricey textbooks? These schools may have the answer.
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In a tough economy, adjunct faculty are in an especially risky position. That’s why many have decided to protect themselves by forming unions.
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Not so long ago, students relied on crib sheets and word of mouth to cheat. And while some of those methods live on, cheating today has taken a new twist.
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China’s growing economic influence can be seen in U.S. colleges many of which are hosting Confucius Institutes.
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The faculty at one university is being asked to teach designated seminars without pay.
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By bulking up on credits, students can finish in three years and cut the cost of their degree by one-fourth. Is it time for more schools to offer three-year degrees?
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If all goes as planned, India soon will administer admissions tests similar to the SATs.
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Getting students to graduate on time has become a major concern for this state university system – so it’s doing something about it.
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How much is military experience worth in academia? Turns out, maybe not a whole lot.
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They can do it faster and more easily than ever before. But what’s most worrisome: Today’s students may not think cheating is wrong.
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The traditional classroom may not be the most effective learning environment, according to a recent report.
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For a growing number of students, knowing how to handle yourself in the case of robbery or assault will not only keep you safe – it may get you a couple of credits.
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Students looking to save money on textbooks now have another option: Rent ’em.
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A freshman enters college and struggles right off the bat. Who should be held responsible: the college … or the high school that didn’t offer adequate preparation?
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