Monday by the Numbers
February 11, 2008
Beyond Wikipedia: 20 References You Can’t Do Without - Wikipedia is always a great place to get started on researching a subject, but you can never fully rely on just the information found there. Daily Revolver presents this list of general and subject specific sites and resources to aid you and your students in research.
6 Great Money Saving Tips for Students on a Budget - We all love money, despite its evil nature. Unfortunately for many young adults, the stereotype of being a “starving student” might be all too real. TextLister.com brings us this quick list of tips to cut down on spending superfluously - something we all could probably benefit from.
25 Articles Every Student Should Read - If you are into “hacking” (and I don’t mean enjoying your winter cough) you will probably know most of these ideas already, but check out this list anyway. The article, via StudyHacks, helps those of us who might be looking to tap into that unused part of our brain that helps us, um, think better or something.
Top 10 Web Tools for College Students - OK, so maybe these are directed at college students, but most of the tools here can be used by students of any age. My favorite is Cramster - surprisingly, a homework help forum, not a crocodile/hamster hybrid. Oh well. Thanks Campus Squeeze.
50 Ways To Boost Your Brain Power - So, many of the tips on this list are great, but others are just common sense. Out of the 50, there are quite a few that will help you and your gray matter - choose wisely and avoid the contradictions though. “Drink Red Wine” or “Cut Alcohol Consumption” - you decide. From 4Mind4Life.com. - JEREMY S. GRIFFIN
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