While it’s essential that you attend class, it is impossible to retain all of the information you’ve just heard without taking notes. Even if you do take notes, if they aren’t done effectively, they will leave huge gaps in information and not be as helpful as they otherwise could be…

While nearly every student knows that they must include primary and secondary sources quotes in their essays, not as many students are as effective at integrating them. Quotes act as evidence for your argument, and if the context surrounding your evidence isn’t strong enough, it weakens your entire argument. Below…

College is an excellent opportunity to learn more about yourself and the types of educational pursuits that you’re passionate about. Part of this process is achieved by first realizing topics you aren’t passionate about. While it can be unfortunate to come across a class that you don’t like, it is…

Though many secondary education students are excited about college, it can be pretty daunting to think about what being a college student actually entails when you’re a high schooler. To help teens who will soon be applying to higher-ed better understand university life, schools more often are beginning to offer…

Considering most high school students bolt out of class as soon as the bell rings without turning back, many are surprised when they learn that college students spend their free time meeting with professors during their office hours. Some students write online on forums like Reddit reviews that talking with…

Determining the most effective thesis statement for your upcoming essay is difficult enough, but finding primary and secondary sources to back up your claim can be nearly impossible if you don’t know the best places to look. There is a plethora of information on the web, and as such, what…

Are you confused by the peer review assignment your professor has given? Are you worried about giving feedback to your classmates? Do you fear reading your peers’ feedback on your own writing? If so, look no further. The Nerdify reviews team, with help from a college professor guest writer, is…

You’ve just received your assignment sheet and look down at the requirements, gulping as you read the 1,000+ word minimum. While it’s easy to flounder wondering how to conjure up that much fluff, it becomes effortless to build a full-fledged piece if you break the essay down to sentence types…

Even though you will encounter at least one college professor who will be totally against the use of social media in your research project, it quickly becomes an inevitable part of life where social media content and interaction take place. Of course, if you are majoring in Mechanical Engineering or…