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School Shortcuts
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| Dudeman |
Posted on 11/08/2013 08:51:51
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A place to share any shortcuts you've encountered. I'm sure most people know these. But for those who don't.
1) Windows Left/Right. using the windows key (left of the alt) + <--- or ---> lets you have two windows side by side. I've been either watching Netflix or on here, while doing homework....because homework is boring.
2) easybib.com...Giants told me about this, just check your citation after to make sure it's correct.
3) Putting your textbook followed by "pdf" sometimes gives you a free ebook.
4) You can put exact equations into Wolfram Alpha (Math & Physics, of course this works well with any math/physics based classes as well ie Statics, Dynamics, Thermo, Mechanics etc) and it will find the right answer and show you step by step on how to do it.
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| za heystarface |
Posted on 11/08/2013 11:21:28
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Want a better grade, sound smarter, and write better?
In essays: unless it's a personal narrative, never use "I" or "you." Instead of saying something like... "I like the story because it deals with...." You can say, "Readers tend to like the story because..."
Another important one, when talking about literature or studies, research etc - use present tense even though the text was written in the past. For example: The author uses vivid language to... The research indicates 40% of users...
Also, spell out conjunctions - doesn't becomes does not. Numbers 1 - 10 are written out with letters (one, two, three, etc...), and numbers 11+ are written in numbers (11, 12, 13)
Finally, almost all instances of the word "that" can be omitted. Ex: She said that she was hungry makes just as much sense as She said she was hungry.
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| stunt1man |
Posted on 11/08/2013 12:38:06
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ShawnPeezy
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And if you find an e-book use CTRL +F to find specific words or phrases in the e-book without having to read the whole book for answers.
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| Riptide |
Posted on 11/08/2013 13:15:58
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If you replace the "en" in a wikipedia link with "simple" it shows a less complex version of the page.
Maximum efficiency method for studying:
- 25 minutes of hard work
- 5 minute break
- Every 3rd break should be 20 minutes
Link to Beeline Reader
Edited by Riptide on 11/08/2013 13:18:23
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| ninja |
Posted on 11/08/2013 14:05:43
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Turn off your computer. Work.
My brain is open.
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| Revenge |
Posted on 11/08/2013 14:57:15
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I like Ninja's idea!
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| stunt1man |
Posted on 11/08/2013 15:08:46
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ShawnPeezy
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ninja wrote:
Turn off your computer. Work.
But, But, all my school work is online ...I can't turn it off or I will get 0.0 in my assignments. 
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| Dudeman |
Posted on 11/08/2013 16:15:37
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Yeah if I turned off my comp, I would have no homework  Even papers have to be typed...
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| Carnage |
Posted on 11/08/2013 18:18:00
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If anyone needs help with chemistry or biology homework, you can ask me. I majored in biology and I currently teach physics and chemistry at the high school level.
Don't ask me about physics cause I hate it. Ask dudeman instead.
"Hey guys, I just bought this thing called a sight ward...so it's GG." - MasterA in League of Legends
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| Hotpot |
Posted on 11/08/2013 19:05:40
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Connect with smarter, more successful peers. They will inspire you to reach higher, whether they are grades, extracurriculars, life etc.
Edited by Hotpot on 11/08/2013 19:06:48
Which one are you? |
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| ninja |
Posted on 11/08/2013 19:39:25
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In a similar vein to Carnage's offer, I might be able to help with math(s), if you don't understand something. I'm currently studying for a mathematics degree, so if you're studying post-grad math(s) or physics I might not be able to, but otherwise I probably can.
I'd also endorse WolframAlpha for checking your solutions (or Mathematica if you have it!).
Other things:
- Use Wikipedia's citations. Many teachers/professors won't be happy if you cite Wikipedia as your source, but you can use it to find sources - just click on the footnotes!
- Ask for help if you need it; discuss with your peers.
- Eat well and healthily.
My brain is open.
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| BuhBiggieback |
Posted on 11/08/2013 20:10:16
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Ive got my bachelor's degree in under water basket weaving and a masters in theoretical historical fiction if anyone needs help with those.
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| RazNinjaMike |
Posted on 11/08/2013 20:28:05
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if you need help killing zombies/aliens. i can you there. But if it something with school..........
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| SpartanJaz |
Posted on 11/09/2013 14:44:33
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If you're lucky enough to have multi-monitors in your school/college, Win+Shift+ArrowKey moves the current active window to the next monitor in whichever direction you choose.(through the arrow keys)
Oh and, if you ever get spam-rickrolled by one of your colleagues, Alt-F4 can close windows.
Oh and general hint: Get along with all of your colleagues, whether in school, college or university. Any one of them might be useful some day, even if they seem unbearably irritating half the time. |
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| ZA althor |
Posted on 11/09/2013 16:28:56
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pretend that paper you are neglecting is a zombie with overshields.
*in the fine print definition of being server active* ....{FC}[ZA]Althor, will no longer be server active |
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| ODST |
Posted on 11/09/2013 22:19:59
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Same as ninja said, I am pursuing a degree in Astrophysics, so I can help with math, and maybe physics  lol
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| Target |
Posted on 11/10/2013 11:46:37
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Numpty
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Phd in being lazy..how can I help you?
Lasso Lassie's Legendary Legless Lego-Legolas!
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| Vulture |
Posted on 11/10/2013 12:48:25
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Target wrote:
Phd in being lazy..how can I help you?
By not doing anything like Patrick Star. xD
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| Dudeman |
Posted on 11/10/2013 14:37:21
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Vulture wrote:
Target wrote:
Phd in being lazy..how can I help you?
By not doing anything like Patrick Star. xD
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| BuhBiggieback |
Posted on 11/10/2013 15:06:55
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Wanker
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Confirmed as of may 2013
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