Category self-education

Microwave oven In 1945, an engineer from Raytheon, Percy Spencer, was working on a microwave emitter for the military. During one test, a chocolate bar happened to be in his pocket – it melted under the influence of microwaves. So Percy came up with the idea to use microwaves to heat food! Two years later, […]

The human brain is influenced by brands Research has long shown that branded packaging changes the taste of food. Further experiments have shown: from the consumer’s point of view, the taste of a product is not always its most important quality. Thus, Sweet carbonated drink A consistently bypasses Sweet carbonated drink B in a blind […]

Both Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals occupied the same ecological niche. This means that they used practically the same food sources and the same habitat. The two intelligent species waged a fierce struggle between themselves, at least in Europe. The Neanderthals eventually lost, but that doesn’t mean the war was easy and fast. The paths of the […]

Learning English by watching TV series It all started with the TV series Friends. I tried several times to watch it in the original, but could not advance beyond a few episodes. My meticulousness got in the way. I wanted to understand absolutely everything, so I constantly pressed pause and looked for the meaning of […]

Whether we like it or not, but let’s face it – we are now living in a political climate quite different from the one some 20 years ago. In the 1990s the communist regimes began collapsing one by one across Central and Eastern Europe, and the world witnessed one of the most radical advances of […]

Despite the general public opinion that logical and computer games are the best brain trainers, scientists and neurologists disagree and recommend a more holistic approach. While logical games, puzzles, and crosswords certainly have a positive impact on our cognitive function, they say, generally, those tend to have superficial implications and bring only narrow short-going benefits. […]

⚫ A black hole is a celestial object so massive that nothing, even light can escape its gravity. It is called black because it does not emit nor reflect light. In a sense, black holes are the most ideal black objects that ever existed in the universe. We humans cannot see black holes with a […]

Steamed Couscous Ingredients: 1 cup couscous 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons of oil Place one cup of couscous and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl and stir together. When serving with a stew, combine ½ to 1 cup of broth with plenty of warm water to cover the couscous by about half an inch. […]

Where does the concept of Thinking Outside the Box come from? This concept was introduced in the works of psychologist J. Guilford, who, at the beginning of the 1970s, was among the first academic researchers to carry on a study on creativity. Guilford used in one of his studies the so-called nine-dot puzzle. He challenged […]

💫 What do we mean by the word “universe”? In a global sense, the universe originally meant “everything”, that is, every galaxy, planet, person, and even our thoughts are part of this “everything”. But subsequently, scientists abandoned such a value since it does not sound entirely scientific. Now it is customary to call the universe […]

📽️ Who are the academics of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences? Anyone with significant professional achievements in the field of cinema can become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). In total, the Academy has over 7,000 members – representatives of the cinematography, which are divided into […]

Outlander Outlander is a historical time-travel drama TV series based on the novel “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon. The first season aired in 2014 and by the beginning of 2021, there were 5 seasons overall each one consisting of 12-16 episodes. The sixth season is expected somewhere in 2021. The producer, Ronald D. Moore, managed to […]

  🔬 Archeological findings in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, in June 2020 have revealed two species of dinosaurs with soft-shell eggs. Previously scientists thought that dinosaurs had only hard-shell eggs – an evolutionary invention that allowed many animals to flourish. However, it appears that the switch to hard-shell construction has happened at a switch […]

  In China, New Year is called the Spring Holiday or Spring Festival The Chinese have a saying “in the spring, the whole year is planned.” This reflects the attitude of the Chinese tradition towards the New Year period. It is still very cold, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People […]

We have ranked the Top 5 Space Exploration Achievements of 2020 based on their proximity to the Earth and left for you and for the future to decide on their significance:  🚀 Elon Musk’s SpaceXOn May 31st, 2020 the world was watching as the Crew Dragon Demo-2 launched into space and successfully docked with the […]

Over the past few decades, the discussion around the usefulness of a four-year degree has picked up steam. Most people believe it is essential for further development, while others believe it is a complete waste of time. With the current pandemic and uncertainty, the appeal of college life is at an all-time low. However, don’t […]

Having analyzed dozens of different reports and publications on this topic, we were able to distinguish the 7 most essential skills of a successful employee of the future. For your convenience, we have split them into two big categories: hard skills (technical, or down to the ground skills in line with technological & internet revolution) […]

Most college alumni if asked to share their memories of the years spent on campus would come up with stories that are full of exciting and valuable experiences. This is not surprising as we all tend to idealize our past and especially the times when we were younger and more energetic.  However, not many will […]

A scholarship is one of the most reliable ways of attending college without worrying about tuition fees. Some institutions require students to write a scholarship essay to evaluate their candidacy. However, students with exceptional academic and athletic achievements may obtain a full or partial scholarship. One thing is for sure – a scholarship will save […]

In the 21st century, many spheres of human life are increasingly becoming digital: work, entertainment, communication, shopping, healthcare, and learning is no exception. The inefficient and sluggish construction of traditional learning is now falling under the waves of the informational revolution, with the E-learning coming to take its place. Let us review what E-learning has […]

Our recipe is both simple and reliable. To come up with the list of the most impressive Halloween movies we decided to turn to a single most competent person who has earned a reputation of being the king of horror – Mr. Stephen King! He turned 72 a month ago and has written 88 books […]

If you are struggling with this – you are not alone! It can be very confusing as different rules apply to different types of work titles. Moreover, those rules vary depending on a style guide that applies. In handwriting, we obviously cannot use certain features of a computer keyboard. On a computer one would normally […]

In 2019 the average SAT essay score in the Reading and Writing section was 5 out of 8, while the average score on Analysis was only 3 out of 8. The scoring system works as follows: two judges score each section of your essay (Reading, Writing, and Analysis) on a scale from 1 to 4. […]

2020 has been a heck of a ride for everyone, and the academic community has not been left unscathed. Students had to quickly adjust to the new virtual learning experience while managing the emotional stress of the global pandemic. While the world is slowly returning to regular life, students have to face the stark reality […]

A typical essay consists of 3-5 paragraphs. The three paragraphs are the introduction, the main body, and the conclusion. It is as simple as it may be. You could expect such a basic essay structure in assignments while in a high school or undergraduate studies.  The college admission type of essay is typically a short […]

To begin with, let us define the term – an interpretive essay is a form of essay that focuses on interpreting (analyzing) somebody else’s piece of writing. The other name for this type of essay is a literature review. However, an interpretive essay can also focus on other subjects, such as a person, a work […]

It should be proportionate to the size of your essay. Most experts on essay writing say that your intro paragraph should not be more than 20% of your entire text. This is true for a reasonably short essay, for example in a 500 words essay an introduction should consist of 100 words. The same rule […]

These days everyone has a camera in their pocket – a built-in camera in a smartphone. It is packed with features and assistants, such as night, portrait, and landscape modes, various filters, and tweaking possibilities to enhance certain visual effects while suppressing others. Everyone is a photographer today; at least that is what he/she thinks. […]

Life as we knew it came to a halt all over the world around March of 2020. The eerie silence of empty streets, formerly bustling with life, brought a sinking feeling that forced us to reflect on humanity’s impact on the environment. But as the classroom doors closed, the laboratories stayed open, and the scientists […]

As the school year is about to start, you are probably wondering if you should upgrade your wardrobe. But due to the long pause in campus life, you might be out of touch with the latest fashion trends.  Don’t sweat it; we will help you out the most amazing student clothing trends of the year. […]

The beginning or introduction is perhaps the most important part of any essay. The way we start writing will define the overall quality of our work. If we are able to capture our readers’ attention from the very start, we can very much expect the whole essay to be read with interest and attention. It […]

There could be hundreds of reasons why people hate writing essays. Just like for anything in our world there will be strong supporters and strong opponents. And this is normal, this is how diversity and evolution works, not all people are equal, they have different capabilities, their talents and characters are not the same as […]

I cannot think of a better way to ruin one’s essay than starting it with the phrase “In this essay, I will discuss…”. This will have a similar effect as informing your listeners that now they will laugh before telling a joke. Or imagine you are watching a TV and just before a commercial there […]

The teaching profession has remained one of the noblest professions since the dawn of human civilization. These heroes devote their lives to imparting knowledge to future generations. And in the present climate, their importance to the academic system cannot be overstated. However, this year has been quite tumultuous and extraordinary, presenting new challenges to educators […]

Let us first define what a narrative essay is and how it is different from other types of essays. There are four major types of essays: a descriptive essay (painting a picture), an expository essay (focus on facts), a persuasive essay (convincing the reader), and a narrative essay (story-telling).  A narrative essay is a type […]

Essays are a very popular form of academic papers. Everyone must have heard about them and have written essays during high school or college years. However, the popularity of essays does not positively correlate with how well people can actually write them. In other words, many still struggle with writing essays even as seniors in […]

Essays may vary in length and may be as long as 5 pages and over 3000 words. Your requirement of 300 words is perhaps the shortest an essay could be. However, such a short length does not mean that you should not take this assignment seriously, after all – a short essay is still an […]

The year 2020 feels like a chapter of an apocalyptic, dystopian novel series. At some point, students had no idea whether the school year would be canceled indefinitely. Admit it; you thought for a brief moment that your exams or finals would be pushed back to give you more time to prepare. But due to […]

As a general rule, when you are citing an essay, be sure to make note of the following bibliographic items: the author name(s), other contributors such as translators or editors, the book’s title, editions of the book, the publication date, the publisher, and the pagination. However when you are referring to a collection of essays […]

Normally essays are a short form of academic work as compared to research papers or dissertations. A usual length of an essay falls between 500-1000 words, however, there are many conditions that affect this parameter.  Often the exact length is defined in rules or guidelines of whoever is tasking you with writing an essay. Ask […]

Writing an admission essay to Harvard technically is not much different from writing an admission essay to any other college in the world. Some may even think that it’s easier than in other places as Harvard is famous for having the most open-ended essays. But do not be fooled by the seeming simplicity of this […]

Students love blitzing through essays on the last day. For some, it is the lack of time, while others just cherish the adrenaline rush. But it will surprise you what people can do when faced with a short deadline. A 6-page essay is around 1600-1800 words, which is doable if you are absolutely focused on […]

In the not-so-distant past, students had to write their essays by hand or using a typewriter. No typewriter had italics or bold letters back then. So, when one needed to emphasize a word or sentence fragment, they had to underline it or put it in quotation marks.  However, modern computers and word processors changed the […]

Turnitin is one of the most commonly-used plagiarism checkers for students and educators. The service provides a platform and an extensive database of online academic resources for checking your paper’s uniqueness.  But let’s face it; Turnitin can be frustrating sometimes. You spend a lot of time working on your paper just to get an annoying […]

Essay writing can be a massive thorn in one’s side, and when coupled with research, the task becomes herculean. When you have a 3000-word essay to complete, you need to set a writing plan if you plan on finishing it in time for submission. For context, an essay of 3000 words will cover approximately 12 […]

Formal writing allows the use of any font that does not decrease the readability of the text. If the lecturer does not specify, you can use any font that suits you. However, in cases where you have a limited space which you must fill with some text while retaining the legibility, you need to find […]

The length of an essay can tell you a lot about it – the amount of information to include in the content. Long essays require in-depth exploration of a topic, while short essays are reserved for surface-level discussions or reports. When writing an essay, there are no strict limits on how to arrange your essay […]

A comparison essay, or compare and contrast essays, is an essay writing genre that focuses on distinguishing between two items or ideas. It requires identifying the innate characteristics of both objects, developing the comparison criteria, and finding the differences and similarities.  An introduction should focus on capturing the reader’s attention. If you come up with […]

Colleges in the US are not just popular globally but are also some of the best around. You probably know that drinking and partying are integral parts of campus life. Sororities and fraternities are also common knowledge. Therefore, this piece will inform you about some of the most surprising facts about universities in the United […]

A personal response essay is a piece of writing that features your thoughts on a given topic. Students are required to go through a written text to provide their arguments on an issue. So, a personal response essay can be considered a semi-formal form of academic writing. On the surface, writing a personal response essay […]

Academic writing is a subgenre of formal writing that involves essays, papers, and coursework. As a general rule, you should never use first-person pronouns (I, we, us, me) in your essays. You should express all your ideas in the third person when writing an academic essay. By doing so, you eliminate your opinions from the […]

The title of an essay is important since it is like the ‘welcome’ mat on your porch. A well-arranged and clean doormat can tell you a lot about the house. On the other hand, a tattered doormat will create a negative precedent about the inhabitants of the house. So, you must come up with a […]

Back in the day, before the coming of Microsoft Word, writing had to be done a typewriter. Those typewriters had only the capitalization and underlining features as the only effective means of emphasizing a particular text fragment. As a result, writers had to manage the quotation marks for emphasizing titles. But the problem with quotation […]

The first thing every reader pays attention to is your essay title. An engaging title can pique the reader’s interest, while a lackluster title sets a bad precedent. You need to write a good essay title that is relevant, creative, and believable. How to Create Essay Titles The title of an essay is similar to […]

A paragraph is a section that addresses an idea or argument. An essay can have as many paragraphs as is required to present the topic thoroughly. The most common essay arrangement is the five-paragraph essay (hamburger essay). So, it is safe to assume that the minimum number of paragraphs an essay can have is 4 […]

College life, as portrayed in the movies, is one heck of a ride filled with parties and fun adventures. But what they rarely show you is the stress-filled side of life on campus. In reality, every student needs to find a balance between these two parts of life.  To be honest, you can never entirely […]

Students are always confused about using questions as part of their titles. The short answer to your question is YES. But you have to note some important factors when writing a question title for an essay.  While question titles effectively portray a message and narrow the scope for the reader, some problems are associated with […]

An attention grabber is a part of the essay that provides the reader with a context on the essay’s direction. It is commonly referred to as the essay hook because it ‘hooks’ the reader to find out more.  The essay hook should always be part of the introductory paragraph because most readers go straight to […]

A thesis statement is an integral part of academic papers. Think of it as the opening scene to a movie or novel. If it is mind-blowing and specific, your anticipation for the film increases; else, your interest in watching the film or book wanes from the very start.  In your essay, the thesis statement informs […]

How many essays do you have to write each semester? Every student is constantly faced with writing an essay. And sometimes, this process is difficult. We all know that feeling of helplessness when you have an essay you cannot crack. That feeling that makes you think, “I am definitely in trouble”. Therefore, we have compiled a […]

The human mind has a limited attention span. With the advent of technological advances like smartphones, people pay even less attention to one subject before shifting their focus to something else.  Check out this scenario: you are working on an important task, and all of a sudden, you hear the notification sound on your smartphone. […]

Humans are predisposed to reactions and deriving conclusions based on personal opinion. In the larger society, these responses often meet a deadlock, since most people hold different views that conflict with others.  So, how can one get rid of emotional responses to situations? The answer is critical thinking. An individual’s ability to properly analyze a […]

Some movies will make you laugh; some will make you sob like a toddler. But some movies will get you hyped to put on your trainers and jog through the streets or pursue your dreams – for some time, at least. That’s why we have prepared a list of inspirational films for you.  Here are […]

There are some elementary mistakes that even the most advanced writing tools cannot detect. Sometimes, these words might be correct in context but portray a different message than intended. Other times, these words have identical pronunciations (homophones), which makes it easy to confuse.  Check out some of the sudden death mistakes in writing an essay […]

“How can I make my articles sound interesting? What can I do to eliminate grammatical errors from my academic writing?”  These are the questions we often ask ourselves every time we write articles or essays for publication.If you are tired of writing mediocre texts and want to add some pizzazz to your articles, here are […]

When you think about academic resources, your mind immediately goes to books, journals, online publications. You rarely think of movies and documentaries in these situations. Movies about wars and international armed conflicts provide a lot of context and perspective about the realities of life during wartime on the battlefield and beyond. This article does not […]

You just came back to the dorm, and you open your computer just to see the reminder that your 4000-word paper is due by Monday. Now, you are in panic mode because those seem like a lot of words to come up with. Don’t fret, good friend! These number of words can be a ‘breeze’ […]

When in high school, most of your essays were just a few pages discussing a particular topic. However, in college, students often get confused as to how many pages are adequate to appease the instructor. The truth is that most college papers have a specified word count. Why should a paper be 5000 words long? […]

College essay writing can be fun if you know what you’re doing. Otherwise, it poses a hard nut to crack for most college students. Professors have caught on to the trick of using white spaces and images to increase the number of pages in your paper. So, they now specify the number of words that […]

College students get scared once they see essays of over a thousand words. Something about this number makes it feel like a threshold to sleepless nights. Most students end up looking up terms like “how many pages is 1200 words” before they start writing their paper. The truth is that 1200 words are the same, […]

College essays fall under the category of academic essays, which means that they should follow a given format. A lot of factors go into determining how many words can go into a page. Sometimes, the professor will specify the parameters of the essay. Most of the time, they will only provide the number of words […]

Writing an essay in college is quite difficult. If you turn in your paper for grading without properly formatting it, your instructor will reject it. Lecturers will often tell you to write an essay with a specific number of pages and a given style of formatting. Without understanding the core tenets of academic writing, this […]

The amount of symbols itself doesn’t tell us anything. When it comes to essays, people are more accustomed to counting their size and complexity by sheets. Let’s determine how many pages is 3000 words to get an idea of what should we expect. Estimating typed and written essays Most of the texts are written in […]

Different handwriting, different formats, but the same question. No need to say that many factors play their role in how many pages is 1500 words. But here we’ll give the clearest answer possible. Converting symbols to simple numbers 💻Microsoft Word In a typed version, 6 pages of 1500 words are what you need to expect. […]

Essays take a major part in college life, and optimizing the writing process is crucial. Knowing how many pages is 2000 words could be helpful for students, measuring their time by sheets or having a handwriting task. This article will tell you an essay length in the usual cases. How to know the size in […]

Essay tasks don’t usually provide the number of pages. Of course, it may be useful for students who manage a text by hand, print it, or are trying to measure the writing time. But the thing is, no one can say precisely how many pages is 1000 words. It depends on the handwriting style and […]

Being either a student or a scholar, you’ve definitely faced a need to create an essay on the requested topic. Usually, the demands for such academic work are determined by your professor or teacher, but there are situations when the size of the assignment is left to your discretion. In such cases, the temptation to […]

One of the essential aspects of any essay is its structure. Starting from a general introduction, leaning towards statement and broad explanation of your arguments, and, finally, ending with a substantial conclusion – there is a formula, using which you can upgrade your paper, making it organized and pleasant to read.  There is a common […]

When creating an essay – either serious analytical work or an expression of your views on a specific topic – you can’t avoid mentioning titles of other publications, as it is one of the most potent instruments a student can possess. Judge for yourself: your arguments can be marked as irrelevant by a meticulous professor, […]

Steve Jobs, a modern computer genius, scientist, inventor, enthusiast, polymath. How many more words come to your mind speaking about this extraordinary person? Someone adores him, someone respects, others envy. Was he a born genius or a person who created himself? The main spoiler of this article – I won’t convince you that you’ll become […]

First, let’s talk about the benefits (obvious and implicit) of working on your own blog. And “working” is the correct word in this case. Because if you want to become popular in a certain field you’ll need to make a lot of efforts.

Do you want to be as successful as Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey? They have hundred million dollars funds, but still, all of these modern geniuses work hard and keep spending a long time learning and discovering something new.

“Leaders are born not made”. Have you ever heard this phrase? Indeed, the Great Man and Trait theories suggest that the majority of people are prone to inherit certain qualities that make them better leaders. Being a leader is not an easy route, so one might suppose that it is a born ability of a […]