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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Haiku: 19 of 300
Ever the dreamerShe rests her head on a cloudtrusts he'll find her there. More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Advice for young people on avoiding debt: 4 of 53
Debt can make you feel trapped. When you have large fixed monthly payments for things you don't even remember enjoying, it's hard to make any progress towards a future that you will enjoy. Because of this, it's important to keep your eyes on a specific goal and make good decisions when you are young. You will reap the rewards... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Guide for teachers on spotting essay writing scam sites: 1 of 9
I always tell my students on the first day of school, "If you can find it on the Internet, I can find it on the Internet." They, particularly those just entering high school, often find this to be an amazing concept and a strong deterrent against Internet plagiarism. If this doesn't work, though, I use a variety of techniques... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips to avoid spending too much during the holiday season: 2 of 14
1. Make a budget. Decide before the holiday season begins that you may not spend more money on gifts than you have. Figure out how much money you can afford to spend and stick to that.2. Buy things throughout the year when they are on sale. Some of the most frugal and careful people I know have gift boxes or gift closets wher... More..
Education > High School Humanities The role of classic literature in modern education: 3 of 12
As a high school teacher, I think it's important to strike a balance between classic literature and modern literature. My goals as an English teacher are more based around procedural knowledge - giving students skills that they can transfer to other tasks and environments - than about content knowledge - facts and details the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Can you really earn money blogging?: 6 of 21
Yes! You need to write a quality blog that people will want to read and develop a strong reader base. You also need to attract new readers and to get yourself listed in search engines. Only then should you try to monetize your blog and watch it, at least, pay for itself.1. It helps to register your own domain name, one that w... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment How to make a good income working at home: 19 of 53
The best way to make a good, solid, consistent income working at home is probably the same way as you could make a good income working outside the home: find something at which you excel. The first place to look is probably where you already are. Do you work or have you worked for a company that might let you work from home a... More..
Education > Standardized Tests Methods for increasing standardized SAT test scores: 6 of 16
The SAT has recently changed in a few key ways. The wonderful thing about this is that the SAT now tests concepts much more closely related to what students actually learn in high school. The unfortunate thing is that it is much more difficult to prep for it now.The SAT currently tests Writing, Reading, and Mathematics. Each ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Why is poetry so hard to define?: 31 of 71
I wanted to disagree with this question, but I find I can't. A poem is a piece of literature written in verse - except it can be in prose. A poem contains figurative language - except it doesn't have to. A poem is a personal reflection - except that it can also be fictional, historical, narrative, epic, or pedagogical.In fact... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to save money dining out: 18 of 40
Dining out is central to our culture. It's a social experience, a time saver, and a luxury. It doesn't, however, have to cost a fortune, nor do you have to relegate yourself to fast food and sandwiches for the rest of your life. There are a few simple tips you can follow to save yourself some money without compromising your e... More..