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What Is the Best Major for Law School?

Applicants to law schools may be accepted with a wide range of majors — from political science to philosophy and beyond. While there is no universal degree required for law school, an argument…

Posted on March 25, 2025

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Exploring the Skills of an Historian

When you think about studying history, do you imagine memorizing thousands of facts, dates and details? While studying history can certainly give you a leg up playing Trivial Pursuit, becoming an...
Posted on July 04, 2024

What Is a Lit Review?

If you’re thinking about earning your PhD or another type of doctorate degree, you may be wondering, What is a lit review? And What is the purpose of a literature review? A literature review, or lit...
Posted on March 19, 2024

Master Storytellers: The Intersection of Journalism and Creative Writing

In the 2020 film “News of the World,” Tom Hanks plays a former Confederate Army officer who makes his living traveling the Reconstruction-era West, reading the newspaper aloud for the price of a dime...
Posted on February 19, 2024

What Does a Technical Writer Do?

If you have strong writing skills and you’re looking for a career that would allow you to put them to good use, you might consider becoming a technical writer. What does a technical writer do and how...
Posted on October 02, 2023

Fun and Effective Literacy Activities for Preschoolers

Whether you’re a teacher, curriculum specialist or other educational professional (or you aspire to be), one thing you can never have too much of is fun activity ideas for students. In preschool and...
Posted on September 12, 2023

The Best Places To Study Abroad for College Students

Studying abroad can offer tremendous benefits for college students, including the opportunity to develop language skills, explore varying worldviews, make friends across the globe and enjoy immersion...
Posted on July 31, 2023

6 Benefits of Inquiry-Based Learning in the Classroom

Although the term first appeared back in the 1960s,1 educators often still wonder, What is inquiry-based learning? Science teachers are often most comfortable with this kind of learning, as inquiry is...
Posted on July 25, 2023

How To Become an Historian

Historians play a vital role in preserving, interpreting and disseminating knowledge about the past, providing valuable insights into human societies, cultures and experiences throughout history...
Posted on July 18, 2023

How To Write a Book Review

As a current or future college student, you may be asked to write a book review as a class assignment. When written well, book reviews can not only inform, but also inspire others to read the book...
Posted on February 06, 2023
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