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We Had a Little Real Estate Problem is the best non-fiction book I’ve read so far this year! Hugely informative, almost compulsively readable, and full of interviews and solid research. If you’re at all interested in the subject, I highly recommend.
7.23.19
some old notes from last semester bc content in summer is hard
managed to make a thai chai latte tonight and submitting a scholarship application tomorrow!
what are y'all doing with the last few weeks of summer?
idk if yall remember but i asked if yall want me to start this lil series a long time ago but i’ve finally gotten onto it!! u’d be surprised to find out how many of this can save u lots of $$ too and i still have a lot of posts to come so look out for them ٩◔‿◔۶
that is all kiddos if u have more ways to save the earth pls inbox me here!! and check out my other study tips too:
on types of learners // my top tips // on exam prep // on sleep // on e-devices // on chinese resources // on notes
i just found these notes from last july... i was really trying to match that ~studyblr aesthetic~ then and had wayyyy too much time. notes really don't need to look anything like this and it's completely unrealistic to have sets of notes in this style for an entire course (at least for me). don't worry about making things generically aesthetic. your standard of work is enough especially if you're putting in effort <3
writing notes on audit topics with which i should already be familiar and am actually comfortable, but i’m convinced that if i don’t write them down they will evaporate from my brain and i won’t stand a chance on the cfe
additionally, this starbucks was so loud and distracting that i have made the executive decision to go back to studying at my desk in my room - which i only stopped doing in the past 4 months because it’s been COVERED with my textbooks and the task of stacking them neatly is overwhelmingly daunting and i’m not here for it
Reading rush tbr
I am so excited about this year's reading rush! In case you don't know: the reading rush used to be called booktube-a-thon, but the organisers rebranded it to make it more accessible to everyone outside of booktube (i.e., me). It's giving me some NaNoWriMo vibes with its new website (add me @esther if you want)
These are the challenges this year:
It has been pointed out that "Harry Potter and the philospher's stone" COULD count for all of these challenges if you're desperate, so I have an illustrated edition I can dive in if all goes wrong. However, I did compile a list of books I want to read for these challenges that were on my tbr anyway.
Het Gilgamesj Epos (challenges: 1, 5)
This is a Dutch Translation of the original twelve tablets of the story of Gilgamesh. This is the only book on the list in my native language. It has been four years since I last read this material, and I am excited to go back on adventures with king Gilgamesh and his good friend Enkidu.
The O'Brien book of Irish fairy tales and legends (challenges: 3, 5 ,6)
Another book in the mythology realm, with stories I haven't visited since I took a mythology course four years ago. I got this as a present in Dublin and haven't gotten around to reading it (despite it being very short).
Again, but better (challenge: 4)
What I know about this book is that Christine wrote it and it's about a girl who is disappointed in college life because somehow you have to actually go OUT into the world to meet people? Sounds like me. This being almost 400 pages is going to be the main read of the week. To be honest, I am not sure I will be able to finish it, but the important thing is that you read more than you would normally read, right?
For challenge 2, I think I'll be reading the Irish myths in one place (my bed), because it's not a book that's comfortable to carry around but short enough to read quickly. I think I will skip on challenge 7. I am generally not a big fan of adaptations anyway and decided it would be more fun for me to ignore this and read what I want than try to fit my reads into every single challenge. (Might still watch HP, but that is unrelated.)
I also have some other books that meet at least one challenge lined up, in case I don't feel like reading these books (which is not likely because I can't wait!!)
some notes and things i bought!
class civ will be the death of me i s2g, i completely flunked my mocks (got a 5…but we dont talk about that) so now im trying extra hard! these are notes on ancient greek festivals. omg i am LOVING these pastel highlighters that i bought they are too cute! and i totally recommend the book in the photo, “things a bright girl can do” by sally nicholls. its about suffragettes…who are lbgt! totally up my alley
16•08•18
Revising some environmental monitoring notes before my test today 🤞
Just a quick look at my desk at the moment. I am currently diffusing lavender oil in an attempt to calm during this super busy period of my life. I love having plants in my space to help purify the air and bring life into work area. I am really considering painting my desk top white, the dark top does not match the rest of my room which is almost exclusively white and makes my whole room darker. What do you think?
Also go follow my Instagram @eduxation
one of my lecturers printed us a step-by-step guide to writing an essay for an assignment we had. i decided to type it up and share it with you guys. i think for the most part it is really useful and a super simple way to break down your essay. hope this helps :~)
I recently got an ask about how to write an introductory paragraph for an essay so I thought I’d do a post about how to write a good essay.
** Important Points ** For essays in high school, use third person unless the teacher specifically tells you not too. It’s more academic and professional while first person sounds really informal. I’ve heard that in college it’s different but again, it depends on the class. Stay on the safe side and use third person unless otherwise specified. Also, try to be as sophisticated and mature as you can. This makes the essay sound smarter and makes it easier to read.
1) INTRODUCTION
Try to think of an upside down pyramid here. You start off broad and end off tapered to a point (specific). The formula for writing a good intro is this: hook, background info, introduce topic of discussion, and thesis. In the pyramid example, the hook is the broad and the thesis is the narrow. The intro is usually around 8 sentences long.
I did a more detailed post about the introduction with an example introduction paragraph HERE.
2) BODY PARAGRAPHS
The meat of your essay. Here is where you state your arguments and defend them with supporting evidence from literature, articles, or even your personal experience. I would generally limit one argument per body paragraph. Which reminds me, most likely you have been taught the canned five paragraph essay. Some people write all their essays in five paragraph format because they thing that is the only way to go. Really, you can do four+ body paragraphs with the common numbers being four and six. It depends on the essay. When writing your body paragraph you need this structure: topic sentence, three points, three examples of supporting evidence, conclusion. Body paragraphs typically fall between 8 -15 sentences.
2) a. COUNTER ARGUMENT PARAGRAPHS
This paragraph is NOT necessary for most essays. However, some do require them so it’s important to know how to approach them. Depending on whom you ask, they’ll either tell you that the counter argument paragraph goes in the middle of your body paragraphs, or at the end. Personally I prefer the end but the middle is more correct. Placing it in the middle allows you to end on a strong note but I think it’s a matter of personal preference. The counter argument is used to present an opposing view point and say why it’s wrong. This can strengthen your argument if it’s done properly but ruin it if it’s done wrong so tread carefully. The only thing different from the body paragraph structure is the topic sentence.
Topic Sentence: Here you need a specific template to start the paragraph properly. I usually use: It may be argued that _______________ but there is sufficient evidence to show that _______________. The first blank is filled with the opposing argument and the last blank is your argument. There are different ways to structure this sentence but this is the one I use.
The rest of the paragraph is the same as the body paragraph: you get three points as to why the counter argument is wrong and three points to support it. Then you end with a typical concluding sentence.
3) CONCLUSION
This is where you wrap up your arguments and finish strong. It has three components: a restatement of your thesis, summary of your arguments, and general statement to wrap it up. Think of the right side up pyramid this time. The pointy end is the thesis and the bottom is the general statement that closes your essay. A conclusion is typically 5 sentences long.
And that is how you write a killer essay. I use this technique whenever I write and it has never failed me. Hopefully if will help you improve your writing! If you have any questions, feel free to hit up my ask box.
last month of summer !! wow
02.08.2018 | another post today; what’s in my pencase
- muji ruler - dong-a hexa slim liner x3 - muji gel ink ballpoint pen hexagonal 0.25 (navy) - zebra sarasa vintage color 0.5 (blue gray) - muji resin body ballpoint pen 0.7 (blue) - tombow sh-300grip mechanical pencil 0.5 - pilot frixion ball slim 0.38 (black) - pentel energel needle tip 0.5 (black) - papermate correction pen - muji eraser + pencil lead (0.5 hb) - page flags - 3 paperclips
…I (try to) go for less stuff because last year this bean took six (6) bulky stabilo highlighters and even more pens to uni, yikes.
14.06.18 12:42pm. Annotating the revision guide and doing my level best not to shred my physics books.
