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Education > College Courses & Majors Do grades really matter?: 1 of 24
In retrospect, whether or not college grades really matter is very much a personal debate. To me getting good grades is very important, as it boosts my confidence and allows me to personally evaluate myself; however, we have all heard the counter argument that no one after you get out of college is going to look a... More..
Education > High School Math & Sciences Science fair project ideas: 3 of 34
When you hear the words, "Science" and "Fair," together in the same sentence, I am sure that a feeling of dread falls over your body. My eight grade science fair was probably one of the worst events that I ever had to partake in during my school career; but it doesn't have to be! Great science experiments that you and your ch... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging How to start a book reviewing blog: 1 of 6
Starting a blog about anything, including book reviews, is quite simple these days thanks to a number of free host sites. I myself have a blog dedicated to book reviews, and I have learned plenty since starting the blog two years ago. As a beginner, I would suggest using a free blogging site such as Xanga, Live Jo... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Marriage and its relationship to human progression: 1 of 5
Over the years the social infrastructure of marriage has been in a state of conversion in the United States. Today there are many choices available to most Americans about whom to marry, when to marry, whether or not to marry, whether or not to divorce, whether or not to have children, whether it be in or out of marriage, and... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Defining the role of leadership of the individual in society: 1 of 3
"Tell me more about what this interview is supposed to be about." "Well," I said, "I am supposed to choose someone who I think of as a leader, and the following questions will be based on leadership qualities and your beliefs about leadership" "This is going to be interesting then, I never thought of myself as much of a ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Self reflection: 60 of 174
For as long as I can remember books have always played an important role in my life. According to my mother, I first started reading when I was three years old. My mother told me that one morning she heard me talking in my room, so she came in to get me and what she actually found was not me having a conversation with the wal... More..
Education > College Life College pranks: 4 of 9
Now that I am entering my third year of college, I have witnessed and participated in my fair share of college pranks. The first three pranks that I witnessed during my college career was on April 1, 2008. I was walking back to my dorm after a grueling day filled with classes, when I noticed a sign on the outside of the door.... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Literary analysis: Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad: 11 of 23
Joseph Conrad's novel, Heart of Darkness, is a frame novel-the narrator writes about Charlie Marlow, who tells of his experience in the Congo from the yawl on the Thames river. Through settings, symbols, and Conrad's impressionist style, Conrad is able to illustrate the impact of Marlow's epiphany on his portrayal of humanity... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Analysis of Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse': 3 of 6
Interpreting To the Lighthouse through "Modern Fiction" The critical essay, "Modern Fiction," by Virginia Woolf, reflects upon the development of modern fiction. Woolf attempts to come to an understanding of modern fiction and how it works. She considers what it should be about, the effects it has on the audience... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Great poetry books for children: 7 of 13
"If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer... If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire For we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!" ... More..