Academic habits: using index cards
Self-tutoring about study habits: the tutor mentions the beloved index cards. When I was in high …
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Academic habits: slide rules
Self-tutoring about academic rules-of-thumb: the tutor mentions slide rules. I’m not old enough (believe it or …
Academic habits: file management, part 0: assignment files
Self-tutoring about academic habits: the tutor mentions one he has developed for large assignments. My first …
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Academic habits: peer-reviewed articles, part 1
Self-tutoring about academic habits: the tutor mentions the idea of peer-reviewed articles. Sometimes you’re told to …
Academic habits: cramming
Self-tutoring about study habits: the tutor mentions cramming. In my opinion, studying is best done day …
Academic hints: how to combat writer’s block
Self-tutoring about writer’s block: the tutor mentions a way to overcome it. My favourite recommendation for …
Academic habits, Lifestyle: preliminary ideas about successful email communication
The tutor gives a few ideas about email habits. I don’t use email much; at times …
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Microsoft Services Agreement (effective Sept 15, 2016): paragraph 4b: Work or School Accounts
The tutor shares a find he made in the new Microsoft Services Agreement, effective Sept. 15, …
Typing: some dangerous hotkeys (keyboard shortcuts)
The tutor finds the “keys” to missing sections of text. Especially on a laptop, when I’m …
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Coffee: fair trade
The tutor shares some reflections about the fair trade movement in connection with coffee. My wife …